Pediatric Eye Exam: We Care for Their Eyes, We Support Their Learning.

Our pediatric exams are friendly, dynamic, and age-appropriate, allowing us to accurately assess their vision, even if they cannot yet read.

Why are they vital?

Impact: Up to 25% of school-aged children have vision problems.
Prevention: Detecting issues early prevents permanent vision loss.
Learning: Good vision is the foundation for reading, writing, and physical coordination.

Eye Exams for Children

1. The Ideal Appointment

Referral: If your pediatrician detects anything unusual, they will refer you to an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
Timing: Choose a time of day when your child is well-rested and in a good mood.

2. What to Expect During the Exam

The specialist will evaluate ocular health through:

3. Key Information to Prepare

Have the following details ready for the medical forms:

Birth History: Birth weight, weeks of gestation, and any complications during delivery.
General Health: Current medications and allergies.
Family History: Cases of nearsightedness (myopia), "lazy eye" (amblyopia), or crossed eyes (strabismus).

Eye and vision problems that affect children

Amblyopia.

Also known as "lazy eye," amblyopia is characterized by decreased vision in one or both eyes, despite the absence of any eye problems or damage. Common causes of amblyopia include strabismus (see below) and a significant difference in prescription between the two eyes. Treatment for amblyopia may involve patching the dominant eye to strengthen the weaker one.
Squint.

Strabismus is a misalignment of the eyes, often caused by a congenital defect in the position or strength of the muscles that control eye movement and position. If left untreated, strabismus can lead to amblyopia (lazy eye) in the misaligned eye. Depending on its cause and severity, surgery may be necessary to correct it.
Convergence insufficiency.

This refers to the inability to keep the eyes comfortably aligned for reading and other near-vision tasks. Convergence insufficiency is usually treated successfully with vision therapy, a specific program of eye exercises.
Focusing problems.

Children with focusing problems (also called accommodation problems) may have difficulty focusing on distant and near objects (accommodative insufficiency) or maintaining adequate focus for reading (accommodative insufficiency). These problems are usually successfully treated with vision therapy.
Eye coordination problems.

Many eye coordination problems (binocular vision) are more subtle than strabismus. Deficiencies in eye coordination can cause problems with depth perception and coordination.

FAQs

An initial assessment is recommended between 6 and 12 months, another at 3 years, and annually once they start school.
We use special techniques and high-tech equipment to objectively measure the prescription without the need for the child to pronounce the letters.
Often yes, as it allows us to obtain the most accurate measurements to determine if correction is necessary in children.

Clarity for every step of your life.

CORONA VISION

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