So after 2 hrs at the eye dr's

ppants

Both of my twins need glasses for reading/up close work.  Drake needed some help picking out frames, but Allie picked hers out by herself. After trying on some other options, the ones she chose were the best.    Thankfully, neither one was upset and they won't need to wear them all the time.  The dr said the problem may correct itself as they get older too. 

I highly recommend going to the eye dr before kindergarten.  I'm sure they'll be better off for it this fall.

JOEBunny

I just took DD.  The doctor was great and spent an hour with her doing all sorts of games/test.  Gave me exercises to do with her at home to help with her issues.  I highly recommend looking for a good pediatric eye doctor and not taking them to Dr. in a box.  There are things other than just straight vision that impact little peoples hand eye coordination and ability to translate what they see.

j-w

Same thing happened with DD!  I took her for her kindy eye exam, not anticipating any problems.  And, we left with reading glasses!  The Dr. said the same - a lot of kids are farsighted and grow out of it.

ppants

JOEBunny:

I just took DD.  The doctor was great and spent an hour with her doing all sorts of games/test.  Gave me exercises to do with her at home to help with her issues.  I highly recommend looking for a good pediatric eye doctor and not taking them to Dr. in a box.  There are things other than just straight vision that impact little peoples hand eye coordination and ability to translate what they see.

I took them to a regular eye dr.  What's a "dr in a box"?  Like a eye dr at Walmart or something?  I'm quite certain that got a good exam if that's what you're saying.  He did check their 3D vision and for color blindness also.  Glad to hear your DD also had a good experience and got some needed assistance.

 ETA: This is my kids' second eye exam FWIW.  They went at 3.5 yo and didn't have any issues at that time.