Kids Eye Exams
in Spanish Fort

During the 1st year of your child’s life, you should have their eyes thoroughly examined again to check for healthy eye alignment and movement. We will also perform the same tests done at birth to determine if anything has changed and if further testing may be necessary.

Between the ages of 1 and 3 years old, we will assess your child’s eyes for healthy development and any early signs of eye disease. Tests may involve a photoscreening test where a specialized camera takes high-definition images of your child’s eyes. Any photos we take can help pinpoint early signs of eye conditions like amblyopia (“lazy eye”).

When your child is old enough for preschool, they should have their vision and eye alignment assessed. We will use a standard letter chart to test their visual acuity and recommend if they may need corrective eyewear or should expect to in the future.

We may request your child undergoes a full comprehensive exam if they show signs of:

• Strabismus (misaligned eyes)
• Amblyopia (“lazy eye”)
• Refractive errors
• Focusing problems

In the case we spot early signs of a vision or health problem, we can implement treatments that can help maximize your chances of protecting their eyesight and ocular health.

As your child gets older, their eyesight will become more and more critical to their learning abilities. Having regular eye exams to evaluate their visual acuity and alignment is imperative to help them perform their best in school or playing sports.

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common refractive error that may start developing around this time. By diagnosing it early, we can start implementing myopia control techniques to help slow its progression and help maintain clear vision for your child.