At 5 years of age, children are still in the developmental stage of vision, and a visual acuity of 4.8 does not necessarily mean that they are nearsighted; a visual acuity of 4.8 is normal for children of this age. A visual acuity of 4.8 is normal for children of this age. 5-year-old children are still in an important stage of visual development and still have some room for visual acuity growth. However, if a child’s vision improves to 5.0 or above after wearing negative lenses through a dilated eye exam, it may indicate that the child is at risk of developing myopia. Children at the age of 5 years should have some reserve of distance vision. If the child’s visual acuity is delayed or the corrected visual acuity is consistently poor, the child should be alerted to the possibility of amblyopia, and should be examined regularly. It is recommended that children with visual abnormalities be seen promptly for evaluation and treatment as prescribed.