Pediatric Eye Exam
Support your child's highest potential.
Healthy vision is one of the most important components of your child’s wellness.
Vision develops rapidly starting at birth and is tied to many developmental milestones, such as hand-eye coordination and reading. In the long term, your child’s vision will impact how they learn, play, and interact with the world.
While there may be some obvious signs of visual disorders, many vision problems can only be detected by a qualified eye doctor during a comprehensive eye exam.
Eye exam schedule for kids
Routine eye exams are a crucial part of your child’s well-being and readiness for learning. Many parents do not know that school screenings are not the same as eye exams. Even with 20/20 vision, your child can still have problems that only an eye doctor can detect.
Newborns have their eyes checked before leaving the hospital. And leading medical organizations recommend comprehensive eye exams for health, vision development, and alignment at these ages:
- 5 years of age
- Every year throughout the school years.
Bridging the Gap in School Screenings
It is a common misconception that passing a basic school vision screening is equivalent to a healthy bill of eye health. While these screenings are helpful for identifying significant refractive errors, they often miss complex issues like eye teaming, tracking deficiencies, or internal health concerns. A comprehensive clinical evaluation at our practice goes beneath the surface, utilizing diagnostic tools to ensure that even a child with 20/20 vision isn't struggling with undiagnosed strain that could hinder their academic performance or interest in reading.