CHILDREN'S VISION & EYEWEAR
Children’s eyes are still developing and have unique visual needs compared to adults. An “adult” eye examination is therefore not sufficient in accurately evaluating a child’s vision. An assessment of how well their eyes are fixating, moving and working together is essential since good eye movements allow for good reading skills which in turn are vital in the development of healthy minds. Book an appointment for state of the art children’s vision care.
At M&M Optical we offer:
- State of the Art Vision Testing
- Binocular Vision Evaluations and Vision Therapy
- Digital Eye Movement Tracking
- Reading Level Assessments and Reading Lab Programs
- Visual Perceptual Skills Assessments
- Co-management with Occupational Therapists
- Comprehensive Reports
- On-site Vision Screening at School/ Pre-School
Our professional pediatric optometrist provides a clinical evaluation of children to identify and treat any problems with their visual acuity.
VISION AND LEARNING
One in four children has a vision problem that affects learning—a vision problem that is often misinterpreted a disinterest, sleepiness, dyslexia or ADHD.
80% of Children
who are reading disabled have vision problems that can be solved.
25% OF KIDS
have a vision problem significant enough to affect their performance in school.
95% of first grade
non-readers have significant vision problems. They have more visual problems than high achievers
vision-related learning problems
Vision-related learning problems share the same symptoms as countless learning disability diagnoses, including:
- Difficulty concentrating
- Rereading or skipping lines of print
- Letter reversals
- Difficulty recognizing
- words
- Short attention span
- Poor reading
- comprehension
- Poor handwriting
- Slow completion of work
- Loss of interest in reading
Eyesight Vs Vision
Eyesight (the ability to receive input through the eye) is not the same as vision (the ability to understand what that input is).
Routine eye exams
It`s much harder to correct an eyesight problem the older a child is, so the earlier they have an eye examination, the better. Your child can have their first comprehensive eye examination at six months old. After this, they can have their next examination at the age of three and again just before starting primary school (five or six years old). Thereafter they should have an eye examination a minimum of every two years if their eyesight doesn`t require correction. If your child needs spectacles or contact lenses, they should have annual eye examinations or as frequently as recommended by your optometrist. For state of the art children’s vision and eyesight examinations, come see us.
Possible eyesight or vision problem?
Rubbing their eyes a lot (exceptfor being tired)
Excessive watery eyes
Sitting close to the TV, Holding objects or books close to their eyes
Clumbsy and poor hand/ eye coordination
Complaining about blurred or double vision, or having unexplained headaches
Screwing their eyes or closing one eye when watching TV or reading
Avoiding reading, writing, or drawing
Closing one eye when going out in bright sunshine
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ABOUT US
M&M Optical is an optometry practice in Oxford Parks Rosebank. It combines the knowledge of three experienced optometrists, with special interests in advanced contact lens fitting, paediatric optometry, vision therapy, dry eye management, diabetes and sports eyewear. The practice was launched in 2021 and boasts state of the art diagnostic equipment, cutting edge lens technology and the latest in designer eyewear and sport-specific sunglasses. M&M Optical is contracted to all major medical aids.
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ABOUT US
M&M Optical is an optometry practice in Oxford Parks Rosebank. It combines the knowledge of three experienced optometrists, with special interests in advanced contact lens fitting, paediatric optometry, vision therapy, dry eye management, diabetes and sports eyewear. The practice was launched in 2021 and boasts state of the art diagnostic equipment, cutting edge lens technology and the latest in designer eyewear and sport-specific sunglasses. M&M Optical is contracted to all major medical aids.
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