A year ago, my then 5 year old child had his eyes tested (by a clinical
ophthalmologist who I feel did a thorough exam) and I was told he was
borderline for needing glasses, but if he wasn't manifesting any problems
then we should just recheck in a year because he might outgrow and be fine.
No particular problems were noticed, although he has never really been
interested in the "school work" portion of his Kindergarten program and is a
part of the Title I program to help him with the needed pre-reading/reading
skills.  

He was rechecked this week (same doc), now age 6, and the problem was
explained in a bit more depth as latent hyperopia.  His pre-"eye drops" sight
had a correction of +.25/+.37, so he is correcting well.  With the drops, he
would need a +3.25 in both eyes - the same as last year.  The eye doctor is
basically telling me it is our choice at this point with glasses and whether
or not we think he needs them.  Again, apparently this is right on the fence.
(?)  He will get rechecked again in a year - or sooner if we request it.

The doc gave me the script, but said we could 'wait and see' how he does.  It
was our call.  He said if we get them, he wouldn't need to wear them all the
time so he could still work on adjusting himself if he is going to outgrow it.
I don't want him to use them if he will then never be able to out grown it,
but if it would help him with school work, I'm all for it.  He doesn't seem
to care one way or another about getting them.  

I am have no idea what to do.  He doesn't complain of problems, but at his
age (and personality) he probably wouldn't anyway.  I'm concerned it may be
difficult to tell with him if he is having a problem.  I don't know if his
pre-reading/reading skills are related to eye sight at all, or just a lag in
learning/personality (his temperament is strong willed to say the least).
Getting him to do any kind of seat work to observe his behavior is
challenging anyway.

So - what is common practice for this?  What will happen if he does use
glasses (even part time) - will he ever have the chance to outgrow the latent
hyperopia?  Is it even likely he will outgrow it with the +3.25?  Any
information on how to handle this or what to "watch for" will be appreciated..
.I just have no idea what the best course of action is with my little guy.

Thank you in advance.

Confused Mommy Janice :)