Eye Health and School Success

Many learning struggles in children trace back to an unexpected source: uncorrected vision problems. At Maine Optometry, we’ve seen how dramatically a pair of glasses can improve school performance — and confidence.

Vision and Learning: The Overlooked Link

Reading, writing, math — they all require visual processing. If a child can’t see the board or words on a page, they may struggle to keep up, even if they’re trying their best.
This can lead to:

• Frustration or acting out
• Trouble focusing in class
• Falling behind academically

Aren’t School Screenings Enough?

Not quite. While school screenings are helpful, they are not comprehensive. They usually check only for distance vision and may miss issues like:

• Eye teaming problems
• Focusing difficulties
• Prescription needs

A full eye exam at Maine Optometry covers all of this — and more.