Tag Archives: eyesight

Watching Out for Vision Problems

A parent, grandparent, or other family member may be the first to notice that a child is having vision problems. Or, it may be a teacher or other educator who notices the problem. Sometimes, a vision problem goes undetected until an annual eye exam. A child who is having vision problems may not come out and say something like, “I can’t see the blackboard,” or “It’s hard to see things that are far away.” They may not say anything at all! But there are some signs you can watch out for. When your child is reading or doing other close … Continue reading →

Flash Focus – DS Game

How old are your eyes? The new DS game, Flash Focus promises to train your eyes and to sharpen your momentary vision, your peripheral vision, hand-eye coordination, and dynamic visual acuity. The game explains what all those mean and how they are important. Although the game is rated E for everyone, it’s a hard game for younger children. The activities get very fast and challenging. If you have young children who frustrate easily, I wouldn’t buy this game for them. For you though, it’s fun. Ideally, you train your eyes once a day for fifteen minutes. Just like in Brain … Continue reading →

Ten Signs that Your Child May Have Vision Problems

There are a number of vision disorders that affect children, some of which can cause permanent damage if not treated early. It’s true that newborns can see, but their vision continues to develop for many years as they grow. A child’s vision doesn’t finish developing until the age of nine. If you see any of these signs, it’s probably time to schedule a visit with an optometrist or ophthalmologist. It doesn’t necessarily mean the trouble is serious, but it’s certainly worth investigating further. Parents can’t expect their children to declare, “I’m having trouble seeing.” Many children have no idea they … Continue reading →