Pediatric Eye Exams

A lot of essential visual development occurs during childhood, making eye exams during this crucial stage very important. Your child likely gets vision screenings at the pediatrician or school, but those tests aren't complete exams and can miss some ocular conditions.

When Should Your Child Have An Eye Exam?

Most kids should have their first eye exam with a pediatric eye care provider between the ages of 2 and 5. This age range gives eye doctors enough time to identify and treat eye problems before they become permanent.

But you can schedule an appointment at any age for your child, even as a baby. Your child can't always tell you if something's wrong, especially as an infant or young toddler.

Consider Scheduling An Exam Earlier If:

• You have concerns about your child's vision
• You have concerns about your child's overall development and/or behavior
• Your child was born prematurely (at 32 weeks or less of gestation)
• Your child fails their vision screening at school or with their pediatrician
• You have a family history of eye problems in childhood

Comprehensive Pediatric Care

During yearly comprehensive pediatric eye exams, changes in vision can be found and treated. Some vision challenges, such as myopia, can cause continuing damage if not followed routinely by a doctor and can be caught early in pediatric eye exams.

We have extensive experience seeing children and managing conditions such as strabismus (eye turn), amblyopia (lazy eye), and convergence insufficiency.