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Begin Your Child’s Vision Care Program EarlyDr. Pachler gives special consideration to children when it comes to eye exams, since more than one in six children have vision problems. Our office is, therefore, dedicated to providing your children an inviting and fun environment in which to have their eye examined. The Ontario Association of Optometrists notes that children lack the experience before the age of nine years old to really understand what is normal as far as their vision is concerned. They may believe that everyone sees things the way they do. This is why our office strongly recommends that all children should have a complete eye examination before the age of three years old and then annually thereafter, throughout the school years. Of course, children with any signs of eye problems or with a family eye condition should be examined immediately, regardless of age. Dr. Pachler frequently examines children as young as six months of age using modern technology for children too young to read or respond verbally. It is commonly held that 80% of learning is through the visual system. Therefore, children with poor vision may find it difficult to focus on their work. Even if your child is doing well at school they may be working extra hard or finding ways to mask underlying vision problems. Your child may do better or find focusing tasks more enjoyable if these problems are detected early and corrected properly. Undetected vision problems may contribute to poorer marks and any child having difficultly at school should have a comprehensive eye examination. Here are some COMMON SYMPTOMS:
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