Pediatric Vision Care

Which is largely dependent upon refractive status and eye health.

Representing eye focusing, teaming, and tracking skills.

Every examination we provide for children, regardless of the child's age, has these thoughts in mind.

The American Optometric Association guidelines recommend that all children have a complete vision and eye health examination at the age of 6 months, 3 years, upon entering kindergarten, and routine vision care (every 2 years) thereafter throughout their school years" (American Optometric Association)

The prevalence of eye and vision disorders is substantial in children. Research indicates that early detection and intervention are particularly important in children because of the rapid development of the visual system in early childhood and its sensitivity to interference. When visual disorders such as amblyopia, strabismus, and significant refractive error are undetected, the long-term consequences can lead to significant vision loss, decreased educational and occupational opportunities and reduced quality of life. In addition, the cost of providing appropriate treatment for longstanding eye and vision disorders may be significantly higher than the cost of diagnosing and treating these problems early in life. A comprehensive pediatric eye and vision examination by a doctor of optometry or other eye doctor (ophthalmologist) is imperative for the timely diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems" (Comprehensive Pediatric Eye and Vision Examination, American Optometric Association 2016).

Measures how clearly a child sees objects.

Measures for nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism.

The child is evaluated for any eye health problems, including active pathology or congenital anomalies.

The ability of the eyes to fixate, smoothly follow and look between objects or printed words.

The ability to efficiently change and sustain focus while reading.

The ability to coordinate both eyes accurately and without fatigue or excessive effort. Accurate eye teaming is also important for accurate two-eyed depth perception or stereopsis.