Why a Back-to-School Vision Test Is Essential for Your Child’s Success

As the new school year approaches, parents often focus on shopping for supplies, updating wardrobes, and organizing schedules. While these preparations are important, one crucial step is often overlooked: scheduling a comprehensive eye exam for your child. Good vision is a foundation for learning, and ensuring your child’s eyes are healthy can set them up for academic success.
 

The Connection Between Vision and Learning

Up to 80% of classroom learning is visual. Children rely on their eyesight for reading, writing, using computers, and participating in classroom activities. Even subtle vision problems can impact your child’s ability to focus, understand lessons, and perform well in school. Issues such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or difficulty with eye coordination can go unnoticed - especially if your child doesn’t realize their vision is blurry or strained.
 

Signs Your Child May Have a Vision Problem

Some vision issues are easy to spot, while others are more subtle. Here are a few signs your child might be experiencing vision problems:

• Complaints of headaches or tired eyes

• Squinting or tilting the head

• Holding books too close or sitting too close to screens

• Frequent eye rubbing

• Trouble concentrating or avoiding reading

• Falling behind in schoolwork

Because many children are not able to articulate when they have a vision problem, a professional eye exam is often the only way to detect these issues early.
 

The Importance of Back-to-School Eye Exams

While some schools and pediatrician’s offer basic vision screenings, these tests are limited in scope. They generally check for distance vision but may not catch other issues like eye teaming, focusing, or tracking problems. A comprehensive exam by our optometrist will assess all aspects of your child’s vision, including their eye health, and can identify problems that might otherwise go undetected.

A back-to-school vision test ensures your child is starting the year with the clear vision they need to learn, play, and thrive. Detecting and treating vision issues early can improve your child’s performance in school and boost their confidence in the classroom.
 

Start the School Year Strong with San Marino Optometry

Don’t let undiagnosed vision problems hold your child back this school year. A comprehensive eye exam is one of the best ways to support your child’s academic and personal growth. Our friendly team is here to help your child see their best and achieve their full potential.

Schedule your child’s back-to-school eye exam with San Marino Optometry at our office in San Marino, California, and start the school year right. We proudly serve the San Marino, San Gabriel, and Arcadia communities. Please call (626) 415-3600 to book an appointment today.