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A good education for your child means good schools, good teachers and good vision. Your child's eyes are constantly in use in the classroom and at play. So when his or her vision is not functioning properly, learning and participation in recreational activities will suffer.
The basic vision skills needed for school use are:
1. Near vision (The ability to see clearly
and comfortably at 10-13 inches)
2. Distance vision (The ability to see
clearly and comfortably beyond arm's
reach)
3. Binocular coordination (The ability to
use both eyes together)
4. Eye movement skills (The ability to aim
the eyes accurately, move them smoothly
across a page and shift them quickly and
accurately from one object to another)
5. Focusing skills (The ability to keep
both eyes accurately focused at the
proper distance to see clearly and to
change focus quickly)
6. Peripheral awareness (The ability to
be aware of things located to the side
while looking straight ahead)
7. Eye/hand coordination (The ability to
use the eyes and hands together)
If any of these or other vision skills is lacking or not functioning properly, your child will have to work harder. This can lead to headaches, fatigue and other eyestrain problems. As a parent, be alert for symptoms that may indicate your child has a vision or visual processing problem. Be sure to tell Dr. Lotz if your child frequently:
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1. Loses his or her place while reading
2. Avoids close work
3. Holds reading material closer than normal
4. Tends to rub eyes
5. Has headaches
6. Turns or tilts head to use one eye only
7. Makes frequent reversals when reading or
writing
8. Uses finger to maintain place when reading
9. Omits or confuses small words when
reading
10. Consistently performs below potential
Vision changes can occur without you or your child noticing them. Therefore, your child should visit Dr. Lotz at least once each year, or more frequently if specific problems or risk factors exist.
Remember, a school vision or pediatrician's screening is not a substitute for a thorough, comprehensive eye examination.
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