What does a comprehensive visual exam for children entail?
Acuity (distance and near): the ability to see clearly and
distinctly, in the distance as well as near (especially reading distance).
Refraction: any inaccuracy of the eye to focus light onto
the back of the retina can lead to conditions where children struggle to see the board, or have difficulty focusing at near reading distances.
Binocular (eye 'teaming') skills: the ability of the eyes to
aim, move and work together in unison.
Stereopsis: the ability of the brain to integrate the images
from both eyes, which affects depth perception.
Focusing skills: the ability of the eyes to maintain clear vision
at different distances.
Eye fixation & tracking skills: the ability of the eyes to look
at and accurately follow an object or line of print.
Convergence & divergence: the ability of the eyes to
accurately aim inwards and outwards while maintaining focus between different distances.
Colour vision: the ability to differentiate colours.
'We are passionate about optometry, and will always have a very special interest in Paediatric Optometry.'
IM Optical Optometrist
Ilse Homan
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