Are vision problems affecting your young pupilís education? Fashionable back-to-school eyewear can help your child focus in the classroom! According to the American Optometric Association, an estimated 80 percent of all learning is done through a childís eyes, including typical classroom tasks like reading, computer usage, and chalkboard work. Therefore, when a child experiences vision difficulties, report cards can show less than favorable grades. Surprisingly, children with undetected vision problems are sometimes misdiagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Why? When vision is impaired, a greater than normal effort is needed, which causes a child to avoid work and, in turn, appear to be daydreaming.

Take your child for a back-to-school comprehensive eye exam and see your pupil get back on his/her learning track! Trends in pediatric eyewear offer the hottest colors and shapes. In fact, some of your childís favorite brands carry fun and funky frames, such as Converse, Lucky Brand, and Roxy. Thereís a fashionable pair for your brown-eyed girl or baby-blue boy!

	Polo Ralph Lauren 8504 669 Dark Tort: These small rectangular eyeglasses come in glossy black acetate with a green interior. Retail: $128.00
	Hello Kitty HK219 3 Demi Pink: A purr-fectly pink full frame with a playful rosy finish, round lenses, and silver stud details. Retail: $68.00
	Esprit ET9388 517 Burgundy: These adorable flower-power glasses have a matte burgundy finish with rounded rectangular lenses. The hinges/temples are dotted with bright flowers. Retail: $88.00
	Esprit ET9385 538 Black: A sleek and semi-rimless frame with a matte black finish and rounded rectangular lenses. The temples are decorated with a vivid orange acetate triangle and polished black tips. Retail: $88.00
	Converse Kids Zoom Blue Glow: These GLOW-IN-THE-DARK frames come in blue plastic in a rectangular shape. Retail: $138.00
	Laura Ashley Girls Friends Forever: Indulge her girly side with ëWild Strawberryí eyeglasses made of red and pink plastic in a rectangular shape. Retail: $98.00
	Lilly Pulitzer Roxy Blue: A subtle floral-inspired temple with a rich navy blue finish gives this metal frame a simple elegance. Hinges feature a cluster of aqua and royal blue flowers. Retail: $58.00
	Zooventure 8006 Black Tutu: A thin black outside layer paired with bright pink. A frog sits on both temples of these lightweight acetate glasses. Retail: $48.00
	Converse Kids K007 & K003: Choose from fashion-forward and unique designs! Or opt for a shiny front and matte temples with playful color combinations. Retail: $138.00
	LuckyKid Dynamo: Kids will love this sturdy and trendy style with surprising pops of color. Retail: $138.00
	Ray-Ban JR RY1008T: Sporty glasses with a classic shape will never go out of style! Custom fit your child to assure they are comfortable and snug during recess and activities. Retail: $109.95
	Ray-Ban JR RY1528: Kids can channel their inner celebrity, like Taylor Swift or Justin Beiber, by sporting a signature, bold accessory – colorful and fashion-forward. Retail: $99.95

Signs of undetected vision problems in children:

• Trouble finishing written assignments
• Losing their place when reading
• Short attention span during up-close work
• Skipping words while reading
• Having greater potential than grades indicate

Photos and collections courtesy of Coastal.com, Converse, Esprit, Hello Kitty, Kel & Partners, Laura Ashley, LensCrafters/Luxottica, Lilly Pulitzer, Nike Communications Inc., Polo Ralph Lauren, Ray-Ban, REM Eyewear, and Zooventure. Prices may vary with prescriptions.