Children rely on their vision for more than 80% of their learning, so it is crucial that your child undergo regular eye exams to detect any vision problems as soon as possible.
Early detection and treatment of vision problems is a critical component of your child’s eye health.
According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, children should have their first eye exam at 6 months old. If you have any concerns about your kid’s vision or eye health, you should bring them in sooner. We recommend an eye exam for your child annually.
Your optometrist may recommend that your child come in more frequently if they have vision problems.
One of the most common refractive errors we see in children is myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness. Myopia can develop in children as young as 6 years old, and can progress well into adulthood.
With myopia, your child may find it difficult to read the classroom whiteboard, watch movies at the theatre, or even play sports that require distance vision.
Learn more about myopia and how we can help control it on our Myopia Control page!
According to a study done by Public Health Ontario, 19 million children worldwide under the age of 15 have one or more vision impairments. When vision problems go undetected, they can have serious consequences on a child’s ability to learn.
Though children may not know or always tell us they are experiencing vision problems, there are signs we can look for, such as:
To ensure all young children have a chance to visit the optometrist, Queensway Optometric Centre has partnered with the Eye See…Eye Learn® program to ensure children entering junior kindergarten see their best. Our practice has also adopted 20 local schools to promote children’s eye exams in the community.
Hear our doctor talk about the impact virtual learning has on children’s eyesight on CTV news.
Our practice is conveniently located across the street from the Trillium Health Partners Mississauga Hospital.
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