-A child who can see 20/20 can still have a vision problem. Seeing clearly is just one of 17 visual skills critical to academic success.

– 1 in 4 children have an undiagnosed vision problem that can interfere with learning.

-Do you know the symptoms of vision problems that interfere with reading and learning?

Here is a list of some of the more common symptoms

-Doesn’t like to read                                  -Headaches

-Skips or rereads lines                             -Loss of place when reading

-Trouble seeing the board                      – Gets tired when reading

-Difficulty remembering what has been read

-Difficulty paying attention, ADD/ADHD

-Number/letter reversals such as “b” and “d”

Early testing for vision problems is key! Don’t forget to schedule your child’s eye exam just in time for back to school with Dr. Leppek, O.D. or Dr. Enriquez, O.D. at 810-629-2041.