Why Kids Need Vision Exams
Clear vision is essential for a child’s growth, learning, and confidence. In fact, up to 80% of classroom learning is visual. Regular eye exams help make sure your child sees their best, both in and out of school.
Why schedule a vision exam for your child?
- School success – Kids who see clearly can focus better, read with ease, and keep up in class.
- Early detection – Children don’t always know when they can’t see well. Exams catch common problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism early.
- Healthy development – Conditions like lazy eye can be corrected if found in childhood, preventing long-term vision issues.
- Confidence and safety – Good vision helps kids feel more confident, improves coordination, and supports safe play.
- Whole health check – Eye exams can also reveal signs of other health conditions that need attention.
Our team makes eye exams easy and comfortable for kids. Give your child the best start by scheduling their vision exam today.
TCCH offers pediatric eye exams as well as glasses and lenses at our Fellsmere and Gifford locations.
Sometimes kids don’t realize their eyes are causing problems. Instead, they might complain about headaches, get tired when reading, or avoid schoolwork altogether. An optometrist can uncover the hidden vision issues behind these symptoms and help your child feel better.
With a simple eye exam, an optometrist can prescribe glasses or other treatments to relieve these issues, helping your child feel more comfortable, succeed in school, and enjoy everyday activities.
An optometrist can help with:
- Headaches and eye strain – caused by uncorrected vision problems or focusing difficulties.
- Difficulty reading – kids may skip words, lose their place, or avoid books if they can’t see clearly.
- Frequent squinting or rubbing eyes – signs of eye fatigue that exams can help identify and correct.
- Poor concentration – vision problems can make it hard to stay focused in class.
- Sports and play struggles – blurry or double vision can affect coordination and confidence.
- We can help with your eye-strain headaches and your children struggling to read the board at school.
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Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Behavioral and Mental Health Support, Diabetes, Pharmacy
- 772-257-8224
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- 4675 28th Ct Vero Beach, FL 32967