Pediatric optometry deals with the vision problems of the kids. The doctors who are interested in kids opt for this stream of optometry. The need of optometrists who deal with children is huge in rural and urban areas. It is because these are the areas have little access to the eye care because of poverty.
It is very important for young kids and growing children to have clear vision and good eye health when they are learning about the world around them. If they face any kind of problems in the first five years of their life it can damage the development of their brain. Especially, that part of brain which is responsible for vision. Some kids develop the problem of nearsightedness at a very young which can deprive them from participating in the activities of sports and academics as well.
It is therefore recommended that kids must have their eyes checked right from their infant stage when they are only six months. This checkup must take place frequently. By doing this you will enable your child to enjoy all colors of life. The moment some deformity will be noticed it will be cured then and there. Thus, it can prevent any kind of mishap to eyes of your dear child.
Vision Related Problems In Children:
The vision related problems in children can be in:
- Eye tracking skills it means eyes following a line of print.
- Eyes teaming skill it means two eyes working together in synchronized skill.
- Binocular vision it means simultaneous blending of the two visions into one image.
- Accommodation it means eye focusing.
Any kind of defect in any of the above mentioned vision skills will lead to a vision defect.
