It’s Never Too Early for Eye Health
It’s never too early to focus on your children’s eye health and vision. Their sense of sight is vital at every age and every stage of development. That’s why early eye exams are essential.
Your child might be nervous about their eye exam, but our optometrists are experienced with children and can help put them at ease. It’s important to give them a positive impression of optometrists early in life so they feel comfortable coming for regular appointments.
If your child does need glasses, we offer a wide selection of colors and styles to help them smile and see clearly.
Book their appointment today to set them up for success and for a lifetime of healthy vision.
Book AppointmentWhen Do Children Need Eye Exams?
Your child’s eyes are constantly growing and changing, and consistent eye exams are necessary to monitor their eye health and vision. Our team will work with you to create a personalized exam schedule that considers your child’s needs.
Healthy vision can help children succeed in academic and sports. Beyond just seeing what’s in front of them at school, visual skills are needed for social, cognitive, and motor skill development.
Book AppointmentChildren’s Vision Issues and Stages of Sight
Several vision conditions can develop in childhood and affect eyesight. Our experienced optometrists can diagnose and recommend treatment for a variety of vision issues, including nearsightedness, crossed eyes, lazy eye, and more. Learn more about the conditions we diagnose and manage below.
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Myopia (nearsightedness) begins in childhood and can continue to develop until vision stabilizes in adulthood. High myopia increases the risks of developing more serious conditions later on, and children with undiagnosed myopia can struggle in school.
Many children with myopia receive a diagnosis between the ages of 3 and 12, making children’s eye exams a key component of addressing the condition early on. While it cannot be cured, myopia can be controlled if detected early.
Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)
A muscle condition known as strabismus is often the culprit when the eyes are crossed or turned outward. It generally means the eyes are not working together properly. Sometimes, the condition can be noticed with one eye that turns in a different direction.
Strabismus does not get better on its own and requires intervention from an optometrist to support proper development.
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Amblyopia, also known as a lazy eye, occurs when there is a large difference in prescription between each eye. Over time, the connection between the brain and affected eye decreases, as one eye consistently provides poor images.
Treatment, such as patching the healthier eye and forcing the brain to connect with the weaker one, can typically resolve this condition.
Convergence Insufficiency
When blurry or double vision is present, convergence insufficiency may be the reason. Convergence insufficiency occurs when the eyes don’t work together while looking at nearby objects and can cause blurry or double vision up close.
An eye exam is imperative to detect convergence insufficiency, as it occasionally presents without distinct visual cues.
Stages of Sight
There are many milestones in a child’s visual progression. Here’s what to expect at some important stages:
- Birth to 4 Months: A baby’s vision typically improves rapidly at this stage. They should be focusing on nearby objects and faces and begin reaching for things by 4 months old.
- 5 to 8 Months: A 3-dimensional view of the world begins to form, as does color vision.
- 9 to 12 Months: Babies begin to grasp objects and can judge distances.
- 1 to 2 Years: Hand-eye coordination and depth perception should be well-developed.
As babies grow and develop, you can help encourage health visual development by playing games like peek-a-boo and patty-cake, providing objects that can be explored with the hands, and playing games that include dropping things and picking them up.
To monitor your child’s visual development at the appropriate pace, be sure to bring them in for comprehensive eye exams as well.
How Do I Know If My Child Needs Glasses?
If a child experiences a vision issue, they may be unable to articulate the problem. In fact, they might not know that their vision is different from anyone else’s. Unlike adults, children often have not established a baseline of what proper vision looks like for them.
Bringing your child for regular eye exams can help establish that baseline. We can help detect any vision problems early on. Book their appointment today!
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