Roughly 80% of classroom learning is visual — reading the board, books, and screens. Yet about one in four school-age children has a vision problem significant enough to affect learning, and many go undetected because kids rarely complain. They assume everyone sees the way they do.
Why school screenings aren't enough
A school vision screening typically checks only distance vision on a wall chart. It can miss farsightedness, astigmatism, focusing problems, and eye-teaming issues — the exact problems that make close-up reading exhausting. A comprehensive exam checks all of these, plus overall eye health.
Signs your child may have a vision problem
Sitting very close to screens or holding books close
Frequent headaches or eye rubbing
Skipping lines or losing their place while reading
Short attention span for close-up work
Squinting, head tilting, or covering one eye
When to schedule
The American Optometric Association recommends a first exam by age 1, another before kindergarten, and yearly exams throughout the school years. Our exams are kid-friendly, and our optical has durable, comfortable frames kids actually want to wear.
Set your student up for success: call (406) 587-8333 to book a children's eye exam in Bozeman.
