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Although they may have perfect vision now, your child may need an eye exam to accommodate any sudden eyesight changes due to reading textbooks and writing reports on the computer. Eye exams will ensure your child maintains clear sight, monitor vision changes, and provide them with the appropriate eyeglass or contact lens prescription. Here’s how you can tell if your child should get an exam.

How to Determine If Your Child Needs an Eye Exam

1. Frequent Squinting

Squinting is a natural response when vision is weaker or compromised in one eye as this action improves an object’s focus and clarity. Similarly, a child may place their hand over the weaker eye in an attempt to enhance their focus, or they may tilt their head to adjust the viewing angle. All of these actions are efforts to compensate for poorer vision in at least one eye, and your child should be examined by an optometrist.

2. Academic Issues

eye examIf they’ve only seen poorly, some kids may not know what clear vision looks like, making them unaware of their eyesight issue. If there’s a decline in academic performance, it may be because your child is having difficulty reading the small print in a textbook or can’t see the board from their seat in the classroom.

3. Headaches

A child who complains of headaches may be experiencing the effects of eyestrain as struggling to focus on blurry objects may overtax their eyes. Eyestrain can also manifest as pain or soreness in or around the eyes, and the child may also rub their eyes with more frequency.

 

If you notice any of these symptoms, contact the skilled team at Kato & Shoji Optometrists on Oahu, HI. These professionals will conduct a comprehensive exam to assess your child’s eyesight and outfit them with glasses or contact lenses if needed. Dedicated to patient satisfaction, they’ll also share at-home eye care tips so that your little one can maintain their vision and live more comfortably. Learn more about their eye exams online, or read the latest reviews on Yelp. Call (808) 735-8080 to reach their Kapahulu office, or dial (808) 988-7748 to make an appointment at the Manoa location.

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