Dr. Young stresses the importance of thorough eye examinations. School eye exams do not test for everything. They may test for distance vision in each eye separately, but do not test for near vision (reading) or how the two eyes work together as a unit.

Dr. Young tests for ocular problems that can impact learning and development. He also stresses the importance of proper eye movements, and the ability to read and comprehend. We have worked with many children whose reading and writing skills have greatly improved.

Some signs of possible vision problems to look for in your child are the following: Head tilt; Reading too close; Squinting; Complaining of headaches; Closing one eye; Decrease in normal reading habits; Fighting to do homework more than normal; Sudden drop in grades; May do better in math but not as good in subjects where heavy reading is required.

The above are only a sample of possible detection of vision problems.

Some children may display little or no signs at all. They may have had vision problems for quite some time. These children don't read as much as you think they should. They seem to put down their books in a short period of time &/or read very little for "pleasure". Another concern for parents is sports vision. According to Prevent Blindness America, there are 40,000 sports related injuries per year. Dr. Young has many solutions for your sports child, from contacts to REC SPECS Sports Eyewear.