WHEN SHOULD MY CHILD HAVE THEIR EYES CHECKED?
Childhood is an important time in the development of the eyes, and it’s vital that children are seen early and regularly. A child’s eyes continue to develop until around the age of 12. During these formative years, many problems that would otherwise result in lifelong vision deficiencies can be diagnosed and corrected.
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Eye exams for children should begin before the age of 3, and kids should be seen yearly until at least the age of 18, as changes to the vision can occur rapidly during these years.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR CHILD'S EYE EXAM
Precision testing methods give us accurate, objective results without having to rely on reading ability or cooperation.
Does the external surface of your child’s eye indicate problems like dry eye or more serious conditions?
Does your child see all colors normally, or are specific colors harder to distinguish?
Very young children can’t read letters off a chart, but they know the difference between a dinosaur and a fish!
Do your child's eyes coordinate properly for accurate distance vision?
Are coordination or imbalance issues contributing to eye fatigue, double-vision, or headaches?
Do your child’s eyes point straight ahead and provide the brain with an accurate image, or are muscular issues causing vision confusion?
How well can your child see up close for tasks like reading or computer usage?
Does our retinal evaluation show signs of eye disease or systemic conditions?