Vision develops rapidly after birth. Any undetected vision problem can have a significant impact on infant and childhood development. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the less likely it is that other areas of development will be affected.
A comprehensive vision exam prepares children for school success. Screenings can miss key skills like eye teaming (binocular vision); ask for a full pre-school vision examination.
Kids should have a professional vision examination at least every two years (more often if at risk). A developmental optometrist evaluates how eyes move when reading, how well they work together, and how easily they change focus — in addition to overall
eye health.
Routine eye exams evaluate overall eye health and whether glasses are needed to see the board. A developmental optometrist also measures how efficiently the eyes move together for reading, track across a page, and shift focus between the desk and the
board — skills that can dramatically influence comfort, stamina, and comprehension.
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