As summer winds down and the school supply aisles fill with notebooks, backpacks, and sharpened pencils, it’s easy to focus on stocking up for the academic year ahead. But there’s one essential item that often gets overlooked on the back-to-school checklist: a comprehensive eye exam. At Central DuPage Vision Center, we believe that setting students up for success starts with healthy eyes.
Children rely on their vision for more than 80% of their learning. From reading the whiteboard to focusing on digital screens, the classroom demands sharp eyesight. Unfortunately, vision screenings at school or the pediatrician’s office often only check for basic distance vision. They can miss other important issues like eye coordination, focusing ability, and depth perception. An annual comprehensive eye exam with your optometrist can detect these concerns early, ensuring your child isn’t held back by preventable vision problems.
Even if your child doesn’t complain about their vision, they could still be struggling. Watch for signs such as:
Squinting or tilting the head to see clearly
Frequent eye rubbing or blinking
Losing their place while reading
Complaints of headaches or eye strain
Sitting too close to the TV or holding books very close
Several vision issues can affect children, often without obvious symptoms. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes distant objects to appear blurry, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes close-up tasks difficult. Astigmatism, caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, can lead to blurred or distorted vision at all distances.
Some children may experience amblyopia (lazy eye), where one eye develops weaker vision, or strabismus (eye turn), where the eyes don’t align properly. Early detection of these conditions through a comprehensive eye exam is key to preventing long-term vision problems and supporting healthy visual development.
When vision problems are addressed early, students can focus better in class, participate more confidently, and enjoy activities without frustration. Clear vision supports reading comprehension, attention span, and even sports performance. By starting the school year with an eye exam, you’re giving your child the tools they need to thrive academically and socially.
Before you zip up that backpack and send your child off for the first day of school, take a moment to schedule their comprehensive eye exam. Healthy eyes and clear vision are just as important as any other supply on the list.
Contact Central DuPage Vision Center to schedule your child’s back-to-school eye exam and set them up for success all year long. Visit our office in Winfield, Illinois, or call (630) 349-4948 to book an appointment.
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