School-Age Vision

A good education for your child starts with good schools, good teachers and good vision. Your child's eyes are constantly in use in the classroom and at play. When his or her vision is not functioning properly, learning and participation in recreational activities will also suffer.

The basic vision skills needed for school use are:
Near Vision. The ability to see clearly and comfortably at 10-13 inches.
Distance Vision. The ability to see clearly and comfortably beyond arm's reach.
Binocular coordination. The ability to use both eyes together.
Eye movement skills. The ability to aim the eyes accurately, move smoothly and shift them quickly and accurately.
Focusing skills. The ability to keep both eyes accurately focused at the proper distance and to change focus quickly.
Peripheral awareness. The ability to be aware of things located to the side while looking straight ahead.
 Eye/hand coordination. The ability to use the eyes and hands together.

If any of these or other vision skills are lacking or do not function properly, your child will have to work harder. This can lead to headaches, fatigue and other eyestrain problems. As a parent, be alert for symptoms that may indicate your child has a vision or visual processing problem.

  Symptoms to watch for that may indicate your child has a vision or visual processing problem! 
It is important to let us know if you notice your child frequently:
• Loses their place while reading
• Avoids close work
• Holds reading material closer than normal
• Tends to rub their eyes
 • Has headaches
• Turns or tilts head to use one eye only 
• Makes frequent reversals when reading or writing
 • Uses finger to maintain place when reading
• Omits or confuses small words when reading
• Consistently performs below potential
Since vision changes can occur without you or your child noticing them, your child should visit the eye doctor at least once a year. If needed, the doctor can prescribe treatment including eyeglasses, contact lenses or vision therapy.
 
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Northbrook Family Eye Care in Northbrook Illinois
Dr. Steven Udesky is a knowledgeable and caring optometrist with extensive training in medical eye care and has earned his reputation for his willingness to listen to patient issues and concerns. Dr. Udesky has been practicing Optometry since 1997 when he received his Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry and has a bachelors of science in Biology from Depaul University

He has been providing quality eye care to the North Shore and surrounding areas since founding his practice in 2011. The Northbrook Family Eye Care practice specializes in family Optometry and hard to fit contact lenses. With an eye for detail, the practice uses only state of the art equipment and technology. Northbrook Family Eye Care offers individualized services for a variety of family needs and is committed to customizing the best possible treatment for each individual patient.

Dr. Udesky grew up in Northbrook, Illinois and is proud to be a 1988 graduate of Glenbrook North High School and Wood Oaks Junior High. He takes tremendous pride in providing personalized care in the town where he grew up. Dr. Udesky lives in Glenview with his wife Candice and two sons. He comes from a family of optometrists and medical professionals. Serving patients, runs through generations of his family.

Schedule your Eye health and Vision appointment today with Dr. Steven Udesky at our Northbrook Illinois office and give your vision the level of care and attention it deserves.

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Northbrook Family Eye Care 3117 Dundee Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 Phone: (847) 562-2010 Fax: (847) 562-2012

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