> 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 :)