Your child passed their school vision screening, but they still get headaches when they read. How much reassurance should that passing result give you?
In this episode of In Focus, pediatric ophthalmologist and mom of three Dr. Rupa Wong breaks down what school vision screenings are designed to catch, why a child can pass a distance eye chart and still have trouble with close-up work, and what can get in the way of follow-up care after a failed screening.
School Vision Screenings: When Does Your Child Need a Full Eye Exam?
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IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Can My Child Pass a Vision Screening and Still Have an Eye Problem?
02:51 What’s the Difference Between a Vision Screening and an Eye Exam?
03:38 Can a Vision Screening Catch Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)?
04:24 Do School Vision Screenings Really Miss 75% of Eye Problems?
06:18 What Do Schools Check During a Vision Screening?
07:25 At What Age Should Kids Start Getting Vision Screenings?
08:07 Does My Child Need an Annual Eye Exam If They Passed Their Screening?
09:04 Can a Child Be Farsighted and Still Pass an Eye Chart Test?
11:19 Could My Child’s Reading Struggles Be a Vision Problem?
12:15 Can Vision Problems and Dyslexia Overlap?
12:46 What Is Convergence Insufficiency?
13:40 My Child Failed Their School Vision Screening. What Happens Next?
16:45 What Are the Signs My Child Needs an Eye Exam?
17:25 Which Eye Symptoms in Kids Need Urgent Care?
17:43 Which Kids Need an Eye Exam Even If They Pass Their Screening?
IN FOCUS WITH DR. RUPA WONG:
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ABOUT DR. RUPA WONG:
Rupa Wong, MD is an Ivy League trained board certified pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon, wife, mom to 3 kids, entrepreneur, and the managing partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping the modern working mom focus on what matters most as she balances her ambition, her career, her family, and herself.
Disclaimer: Rupa Wong, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.
