Signs Your Child
May Need Glasses

Squinting or closing one eye — a classic sign of myopia or astigmatism; squinting creates a pinhole effect that temporarily sharpens a blurry image. Frequent head tilting — may indicate a muscle imbalance or astigmatism with a significant axis. Sitting very close to screens or holding them close — suggests nearsightedness. Excessive eye rubbing — can signal focusing fatigue or chronic eye strain. One eye turning inward or outward — potential strabismus; warrants immediate evaluation.

Frequently losing their place while reading, using a finger to track words across the page, avoiding reading, drawing, or close-up activities, headaches especially after school, short attention span on near-vision tasks, and declining grades despite adequate effort.

The American Optometric Association recommends eye exams at: 6 months (first exam to check alignment and refractive error), age 3 (visual development and amblyopia screening), before kindergarten (uncorrected vision is a leading cause of learning difficulties), and annually thereafter.

Children do not need to know the alphabet to have their vision tested. Pediatric optometrists use picture charts, matching games, and objective testing that requires no verbal response. Our clinic is calm and welcoming for children of all ages — from infants through teenagers. The earlier amblyopia (lazy eye) or strabismus is caught, the more effective treatment becomes. The visual system is most responsive to treatment before age 8.