Health & Wellness
Signs of Vision Problems:
Children's Eye Exam
If you
answer "Yes" or "Sometimes" to four or more of the following
questions, your child may have a learning related visual problem.
Call to schedule a screening or consultation at your local
optometrist or ophthalmologist office.
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Does your child:
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hold
objects very close to their eyes?
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excessively rub their eyes, blink or squint after close visual
work?
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tilt the
head to one side?
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have
difficulty catching or getting a ball, tying shoelaces or
distinguishing right from left?
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move the
head (and not the eye) when reading.
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complain
of headaches after reading?
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become
tired after reading?
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frequently
lose his place when reading or use his finger as a pointer?
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have
difficulty comprehending what they have read?
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reads
slowly?
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takes a
long time finishing assignments?
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move their
head back and forth instead of just their eyes while reading?
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complain
of headaches or eyestrain?
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have red
or watery eyes (which could also be a sign of allergies).
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have poor
hand-eye coordination (this may also reflect muscle problems)?
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perform
below expected levels in school?
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have a
short attention span or difficulty staying on task?
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have an
eye that turns in or out?
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sometimes
reverses words or letters?
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have
difficulty comprehending what he has read, or reads slowly?
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complains
of blurred vision with schoolwork or reading?
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have
difficulty copying from a textbook or chalkboard?
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avoid reading?
The American Optometric Association
recommends that pre-school children receive a complete vision exam
at the ages of six months, three years and five years. It is
particularly important that a child have a complete evaluation in
the summer prior to entry into Kindergarten. While in school,
yearly evaluations are recommended.
1.
visual acuity using
shapes and pictures
2.
intraocular pressure
3.
pupil exam
4.
muscle evaluation
5.
external assessment
6.
verification of
prescription for glasses if needed
7.
slit lamp or internal
exam.
Florida Eye Center
provides a thorough pediatric exam. Exam includes: A technician
will dilate your child for a more accurate evaluation by Dr.
Sims. Once dilated, you and your child will be escorted to the
dilating area (full dilation takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
Dr. Sims will evaluate your child's eyes and do a retinal exam.
Then Dr. Sims will go over all the findings. A complete report
will be dictated and a copy mailed to you and your child's
pediatrician.
For more information email:
AskTheDoctor@FloridaEyeCenter.com or visit
www.floridaeyecenter.com.
Dr. Rebecca J.
Sims, is Board Certified. The doctor’s at Florida Eye
Center's are committed to excellence and quality and is the reason
this office is superior in vision correction. Our office is
conveniently located in St. Petersburg.
Call (727) 895-2020 today for free information on children’s eye
exam.
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