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All Vision Examinations ARE NOT alike!

Optometrists and ophthalmologists often refer to eye examinations as "comprehensive vision evaluations".  These examinations are focused on checking to insure that the eyes are healthy and that they can see 20/20.

20/20 eyesight refers only to the fact that the child can see from 20 feet away the size letter that
they should be able to see from that distance.  It does not tell us how well that child is seeing at closer distances - such as typical reading and desk work distances.  For this, a Developmental Vision Evaluation is what is needed.

A Developmental Vision Evaluation performs supplemental testing in addition to that typically conducted during comprehensive vision evaluations performed at the family optometrists or ophthalmologists office.  Tests of near focusing skills, two-eyed teaming and coordination at near, and visual tracking skills are but a few of the skills that are tested during a Developmental Vision Evaluation.

A Developmental Optometrist is an eye doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating vision problems that interfere with a child's ability to read and learn.

In order to determine if you or your child has a vision problem interefering with reading and learning, you need to see a Developmental Optometrist.  To find a developmental optometrist near you, please click here.