Early eye health monitoring supports kids' highest potential in school and in life. While school vision screenings are useful, a full comprehensive exam can catch other vision issues and disorders beyond blurry vision. For more information on pediatric eye health, contact us or stop by.
Recommended Pediatric Eye Exams
Children should receive comprehensive eye exams at the following ages:
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Between 6 and 12 months
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3 years
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Every other year throughout school years
Common Eye Disorders in Kids
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Strabismus, commonly referred to as "crossed eyes", is the misalignment of the eyes
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Amblyopia, often known as "lazy eye", usually occurs before age eight
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Refractive errors cause blurry vision due to the eyeball or lens shape, and can be easily treated with glasses or contact lenses
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Myopia​ (nearsightedness)
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Hyperopia (farsightedness)
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Astigmatism (imperfect vision at any distance)
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Signs of Vision Problems in Kids
If your child does any of the following, they may be experiencing a vision problem:​
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Avoids reading and close-up work like coloring or doing puzzles​
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Seems to work slow or not understand the task
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Complains of fatigue or headaches
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Has a short attention span or seems distracted
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Covers one eye or tilts head when focusing on something
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Shows sensitivity to light
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Exhibits difficulty with coordination