Pediatric Ophthalmology from Morganton Eye Physicians, P.A.

Pediatric Ophthalmology

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In the world of a child, good vision is a prerequisite to learning, exploring, and even playing. Children depend on their eyesight to safely explore and learn about the surrounding world.

Unfortunately, many children see the world through blurred vision. One out of four school age children suffer from an undetected vision problem. Since children do not always complain of visual problems, parents may not even realize that their child is having difficulty with their vision. Fortunately, most vision problems are easily corrected with early detection; but, if select problems are left untreated, the prognosis for correction greatly diminishes.

Poor vision severely reduces a child's ability to learn, develop, and enjoy the unique pleasures of childhood. It is understandable that poor vision is one of the primary causes of learning difficulties among elementary school children, because eighty percent of what we learn prior to the age of 12, we learn through our eyes.

Parental awareness is the key to recognizing vision problems. Children may give physical or verbal clues that parents can recognize as warning signals. Most problems are easily treated but parents must be aware and intervene as quickly as possible. While some vision problems can be detected by a child's behavior, the best way to check a child's eye health is through a comprehensive eye examination.

Morganton Eye Physicians, P.A. and Dr. Catherine Betor are pleased to offer comprehensive pediatric eye care, including medical and surgical services. We understand that children may be frightened of the doctor's office so we strive to provide a "kid-friendly" environment that will ease their anxieties. Dr. Betor is kind and gentle, but most importantly she is patient. She can provide your child with the most comprehensive eye care services available, and she will do it with a friendly smile and a welcoming voice!

Common signs that a child may be experiencing eye problems:

Holds objects close to eyes
Blinks a lot
Squints eyelids together
Rubs eyes a lot
Shuts or covers one eye to focus
Sits close to the television
Uses a finger as a place mark when reading
Complains of headaches after reading

If a child you know shows signs of these symptoms, please consult an eye care professional.