Children’s Eye Exams | Hazleton Eye Specialists

Let’s Preserve Your Child’s Vision & Eye Health

Children don’t always know they have a vision problem. As parents, it becomes our responsibility to preserve our children’s eye health by taking them for regular comprehensive eye exams.

Conditions like myopia (nearsightedness) can develop at a young age, creating challenges for your child’s learning and development and increasing their risk of developing other eye diseases and conditions in the future. We can help manage your child’s myopia and support their long-term eye health. That process starts with routine eye exams.

Your child’s eyes constantly change as they grow, and our team can help you protect their vision as they change. Book an appointment with us today.

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Symptoms of Vision Problems

Children don’t always realize when they are having problems with their vision, or they may not be able to tell you, but there are signs you can look for, including:

Frequent headaches
Constant eye rubbing or blinking
Adjusting their head position or closing an eye to watch television or read
Double vision
Losing their place while reading
Avoiding close-up work or activities
Sitting too close to screens

How Often Should My Child Get an Eye Exam?

We recommend newborns receive an eye exam to determine whether their eyes are healthy, especially if they’re born prematurely or are at a high risk of developing health problems.

When your child is between 6–12 months old, we recommend an eye exam to confirm their eyes are healthy and developing as expected.

At age 3, we recommend that your child have another eye exam. Around this age, different eye conditions can develop, and an exam can allow us to diagnose any issues and address them early.

We recommend annual eye exams from the time your child starts school until the age of 18. Myopia is the most common issue children face during this time, but other conditions can also develop that may benefit from tailored care.

What Happens During a Children’s Eye Exam?

We’ll start by discussing your family history, your child’s eyes, and their health history. During this time, we encourage you to ask questions or voice concerns. The more we know about your child’s eyes, the better we can tailor the exam.

Next, we’ll assess your child’s visual acuity and eye health. We’ll determine whether your child needs prescription lenses, whether their current prescription is still meeting their needs, and whether there are other conditions affecting their eyes that may require treatment.

Once we evaluate your child’s vision and eye health, you can see our wonderful team of opticians. They’ll help your child find a pair of glasses or contact lenses to correct their vision!

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We can help protect your child’s eye health. Early detection of eye diseases and conditions can help support your child’s lifetime eye health and vision. Book an appointment with us today.

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