Back in the Classroom—Are Their Eyes Ready for It?

School’s officially back in session! The backpacks are still clean (for now), the folders haven’t yet vanished into the void, and parents everywhere are adjusting back to the beautiful chaos of early mornings, forgotten lunchboxes, and mysterious homework apps.

But now that the classroom routine is underway, it’s the perfect time to notice the things that may have slipped through the summer shuffle—like your child’s vision.

Wait, Didn’t We Do All the Prep?

Yes, you bought the glue sticks. You labeled everything. You downloaded five new apps just to track homework and lunch menus. You even remembered to take the “first day of school” photo where your kid looks mildly annoyed but deeply photogenic.

But here’s the thing: vision problems often don’t show up until school starts. The first couple weeks are when teachers (and kids) start noticing things like:

●      “He’s always turning his head when reading.”
 

●      “She keeps rubbing her eyes.”
 

●      “They’re squinting at the board a lot.”
 

●      “The Chromebook is one inch from their nose.”
 

These little red flags often go unnoticed over summer break but start waving like crazy once school kicks in.

Vision Impacts More Than Just Reading

If your child seems tired, distracted, or suddenly “not into school,” it may not be attitude—it could be eyesight.

Uncorrected vision issues can affect:

●      Focus and attention span
 

●      Reading comprehension
 

●      Classroom participation
 

●      Hand-eye coordination (hello, PE and recess)
 

●      Even self-confidence
 

We’re not saying glasses will solve all their school problems (we’re good, not magical), but clear vision makes a big difference when you’re expected to read, write, type, and learn 7 hours a day.

“But They Passed the School Vision Screening!”

That’s great—but also, not the full story.

School screenings are helpful, but they only catch the basics. They won’t pick up on things like:

●      Eye teaming issues
 

●      Focusing problems
 

●      Depth perception struggles
 

●      Early signs of nearsightedness (which is soaring in kids right now, by the way)
 

A comprehensive eye exam with an optometrist looks at all of that—and helps your child see (and learn) at their best.

Whether it’s their first year or their last, give your student the gift of clear sight—and yourself the peace of mind that their eyes are doing their part.

Schedule your comprehensive eye exam with Drs. Kopolow and Girsgen, by texting GLASSES to 21000, calling us at (702) 452-2020, or booking an appointment online here.