Distance vision is important, but it is not the most important way that your child learns. Most early childhood learning takes place when the child is looking up close. Whether it be picture books, coloring, early readers, or handheld devices, like iPads. More importantly, most of the stimulation that the visual system needs to develop better acuity for future academic success comes from doing fine work up close. If your child's vision is not optimized for close vision when they are young, they may have to try to "catch up" later, and the opportunity for them to "be all they can be" may have passed.