Eyeing up education: Anstice Optometrists

A recent study on New Zealand school children showed 30 percent of Year 2 children had a vision condition likely affecting their academic performance.

Pre-school vision screening, while effective at detecting severe visual conditions, does not screen children for reading vision. Problems with close-range focus can lead to decreased reading rate, accuracy and comprehension, says optometrist Kim Stedman of Anstice Optometrists.

“Having a full assessment of your child’s visual system is recommended for all school age children, particularly those who are having difficulties with their learning,” she adds.

“A SchoolVision Examination at Anstice Optometrists will include an assessment of your child’s distance and near vision with analysis of their visual co-ordination and tracking skills, all which can directly impact academic outcome.”

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