One quarter of school-aged children have a vision problem. Of children ages 3-5, nearly one in 20 has a vision problem that could result in permanent vision loss if left untreated. Unfortunately, nearly 80 percent of preschoolers do not receive a vision screening. As if the risk of permanent vision loss wasn't enough, the link between learning and eyesight is compelling. Imagine the 'window' for a child with uncorrected vision.
Kids only know what they see, so the world appears to be a distorted, blurry place.
Children have great coping skills, so they may learn to function fairly well within that distortion - until they get to school. In the classroom, vision problems can lead to difficulty when work is written on blackboards or computer screens. Self-image is fragile in children. It may be damaged by excessive frustration at school. If vision is the problem, proper correction can come just in time to prevent permanently negative attitudes toward school.