Children's Eye Exams in Peoria

Why Does My Child Need An Eye Exam?

What does the path to success look like when they can’t see where it begins? If your child struggles to see, everything else can become more difficult. Athletics, academics, and even social skills present a challenge when vision isn’t clear.

The eyes are the dominant input device for the brain. Vision problems can be misdiagnosed as a learning disability or a behavioral disorder.

Passing a simple screening test might provide a false sense of security about eye health, but vision is nothing to be complacent about. Comprehensive eye exams are for so much more.

Visual acuity is tested at a simple screening and describes your clarity and sharpness of vision.  It is often what we think of when considering an eye exam. It’s important, but it is certainly not the only aspect of vision we need to think about.

A comprehensive eye exam is needed so an optometrist can check for conditions like amblyopia, strabismus, and ensure that visual skills like hand-eye coordination are developing.

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