PEDIATRIC KIDS EYE EXAMINATION

For children, a crucial aspect of their health at each stage of life, includes vision.

Children grow rapidly in their early years and their eyes and vision needs can change quickly that s why regular eye exams at different ages are so important.

When it comes to eye care, there are certain basics that most people already know. The importance of annual eye exams, the need for corrective eyewear such as glasses or contacts, and protecting your eyes from the sun s harmful rays are well-known elements of your vision care. For children, the basics of good eye care are slightly different and a crucial aspect of their health at each stage of life. We recommend scheduling the first infant eye exam at 6 months. By this time, your baby s vision should allow them to see colors, see and focus well at far distances, and easily follow moving images. For this first eye exam, the doctor will make sure that your child has correct eyesight, while checking for common refractive errors like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), strabismus (misalignment or crossing of the eyes), or astigmatism.

Premature babies or those who show signs of any developmental delays may need more than just regular eye exams. In these cases, the doctor will want to check the child s vision as it progresses over time so that any change can be closely monitored and carefully managed.