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Is Your Child Struggling to Read? Let's Talk About a Possible Eye Problem

Reading is a learning curve, starting with recognizing pictures and responding to stories in preschool to being able to read familiar stories and sound out simple unfamiliar words in first grade. If, during reading development they’re having troubles, it could be because of vision issues that need attention.

If you think your child has vision problems affecting their ability to read, the medical team at Bronx Eye Associates in the Pelham Gardens area of the Bronx, New York, are here to help you find out what’s wrong and offer treatment.

Signs and causes of eye problems in kids

There are a number of signs your child is dealing with vision problems. Some may be harder to detect than others, including:

If your child is having any of these troubling symptoms, consult our team to get answers so they can improve their vision and reading skills. 

Treatment options

We offer a range of solutions for eye problems, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, tear duct blockages, amblyopia, strabismus, pink eye, floaters, allergies, and a range of other conditions. 

To monitor eye development over time, it’s important to get your child to an optometrist as early as six months to make sure there aren’t any conditions affecting them over time. 

Reading is vital for children, and if your child is struggling we’re here to help. Make an appointment with the team at Bronx Eye Associates today to get the help they need.

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