5 Signs My Child Needs Glasses

5 Signs My Child Needs Glasses

As a parent, ensuring your child’s health and well-being is always a top priority. One aspect that often goes unnoticed until it’s a significant issue is eye health. Children might not always express or even realize they have vision problems, making it crucial for parents to be vigilant. Here are five signs that may indicate your child needs glasses, along with information about how Sherwood Park Eye Centre can help.

1. Squinting

If you notice your child frequently squinting, it might be a sign that they are struggling to see clearly. Squinting can temporarily improve focus and clarity, so it’s a common coping mechanism for those with vision problems.

2. Sitting Too Close to Screens

Children who habitually sit very close to the television, hold books too close to their face, or use tablets and phones at an uncomfortably close distance may be experiencing difficulty seeing clearly from a normal viewing distance.

3. Frequent Headaches

Headaches, particularly after reading or screen time, can be a sign of eye strain. When a child’s eyes work too hard to focus, it can lead to discomfort and headaches.

4. Covering One Eye

If your child covers one eye to see better, it may indicate an issue with focusing or double vision. This behavior is often a red flag for parents to seek an eye exam for their child.

5. Declining School Performance

Vision problems can significantly impact a child’s academic performance. If your child’s grades are dropping or if they are showing a lack of interest in schoolwork, it might be due to difficulty seeing the board, reading, or concentrating on their studies.

Child having an eye examBack to School Eye Exams

With summer coming to an end, it’s the perfect time to prepare your child for the upcoming school year. Booking an eye exam early can prevent your child from struggling at the start of school due to undiagnosed vision problems.

At Sherwood Park Eye Centre, our optometrists have an experienced, thorough, and friendly connection with our young patients, ensuring they feel comfortable and at ease during their first appointments. Our trained techs are also dedicated to making sure everyone in the family is well taken care of, your questions are answered, and you are educated about all possible solutions.

The Sherwood Park Eye Centre Kids Glasses Package

To support your child’s vision needs, Sherwood Park Eye Centre features a $199 kids glasses package for those 16 and under. This package includes fully coated lenses and a 16-month warranty on scratches or prescription changes.

Upgrade Options

  • Advanced and Durable Coatings: Enhance the durability and performance of your child’s glasses with better than glass anti-scratch coatings.
  • Transitions Lenses: Provide sun protection by darkening in sunlight, and ensuring your child’s eyes remain healthy.
  • Blue Light Protection Coatings: Protect your child’s eyes from harmful blue light emitted by screens, and reduce eye fatigue.
  • Indestructible Frames: Choose robust options like NanoVista frames, perfect for active kids.
  • Stylish Designer Frames: Combine functionality with fashion for a stylish look with Rayban, Guess, Converse, and more!

Myopia Control Lenses

We also offer Myopia Control lenses, such as the Hoya MiyoSmart, designed to reduce the progression of myopia in children. These specialized lenses can help manage your child’s vision and prevent their eyeglasses prescription from increasing. To discover if your child is a candidate, your Optometrist will review risk factors such as lifestyle, family history, and current vision. You may be offered more advanced testing through our Myopia Management Clinic where we perform specialized testing such as axial length to further determine the risk of your child’s vision to continue changing.

Get Back to School Ready at Sherwood Park Eye Centre

Recognizing the signs that your child may need glasses is the first step in ensuring their visual health and academic success. If you’ve noticed any of these signs, or if it’s simply time for an annual check-up, book an eye exam at Sherwood Park Eye Centre. Our friendly, experienced optometrists and techs are ready to provide comprehensive care and make your child’s visit a positive experience. Don’t wait until your child shows signs of struggling; schedule their eye exam today and ensure they start the school year with clear vision and confidence.