PEDIATRIC VISION CARE
Early intervention is vital!
A comprehensive eye examination will assess visual acuity, refractive status, ocular health, eye tracking, eye focusing, and eye teaming.
Visual acuity measures how clearly a child sees objects. Refractive status measures for nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. The child is evaluated for any eye health problems, including active pathology or congenital anomalies.
Eye tracking is the ability of the eyes to smoothly follow and look between objects or printed words. Eye focusing is the ability to efficiently change and sustain focus while reading.
Eye teaming is the ability to coordinate both eyes accurately and without fatigue or excessive effort. Eye teaming is important for depth perception or stereopsis. Early detection and management of any childhood irregularities is important for proper vision development.
Infants
Our infant vision examinations start in early infancy and continuing through the school years. Although young children may not be able to read an eye chart, specialized procedures have been developed that allow us to measure the clarity of sight of children at almost any age.
The American Optometric Association guidelines recommend that all children have a complete vision and eye health examination beginning at the age of 6 months. Children should also be examined at 3 years, upon entering kindergarten, and routinely throughout their school years. (http://www.aoa.org)
School Performance
Many vision problems can be corrected more easily with early diagnosis 
and treatment. Reports have estimated that up to 25% of students in grades K thru 6 have vision-related problems, which may contribute to poor school performance. The visual system matures rapidly during the first few years and it is important to identify any problems that may interfere with normal vision development.
Don't forget the most important test your child could take this year is the eye exam. Schedule one for your child and for every member of the family - make it an annual event for the whole family.
Our dedicated staff of Optometric Technicians strives to insure that your visit to our office meets all your visual needs in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. Call to schedule today! 724-285-2618