Pediatric Eye Exams from Our Plano Optometrist

It’s estimated that 25 percent of school-age children, and up to 10 percent of preschoolers, have an undetected vision problem. If these numbers seem bizarrely high, bear in mind that vision is a delicate collaboration between the eyes and brain that can only reach its full potential when all the “working parts” involved are functioning and communicating with each other correctly. That’s why it’s so important that your kids’ eyes receive the proper evaluation at the proper phases of each child’s life. Here at The Plano Eye Care Center, we can provide the Plano pediatric exams and care to help young eyes see, learn and develop as they should.

Eye exams are important for everyone, especially your children! Contact our Plano optometrist today to learn more about the benefits of pediatric eye exams.

Optometrist in Plano Explains the Importance of Children’s Eye Health

Vision is an acquired skill, and therefore it must be practiced and refined. A newborn has limited visual acuity for this reason. As the eyes and brain learn to work together, the child learns to see clearly at all distances, track moving objects and perceive depth. Vision then becomes an essential tool for learning balance, hand-to-eye coordination and many other skills. All of this occurs while the eyes themselves are still growing and changing. Along the way, however, a variety of problems can occur as well, such as amblyopia (unequal eye dominance), strabismus (eye alignment problems), eye coordination problems, refractive errors and even eye cancer or glaucoma. Any of these issues can interfere with normal vision and visual development.

When to Schedule Plano Eye Exams for Kids

According to the American Optometric Association, every child needs a comprehensive eye exam at the ages of 6 months, 3 years and 5 to 6 years of age. Each eye exam addresses specific issues related to that particular stage of the child’s eye function, health and visual acuity. But you don’t have to wait for these milestones to arrange Plano eye exams for kids. Feel free to bring your child to ou optometry center if you’re noticing trouble signs such as:

  • Regular eye rubbing, squinting or complaints of headaches
  • Frequent blinking, favoring of one eye or holding objects at arm’s length to look at them
  • Redness, swelling, lack of eye coordination or other signs of unhealthy eyes

What to Expect from Pediatric Eye Exams in Plano

Your children’s optometrist, Dr. Khoja or Dr. Patel, performs a variety of evaluations in our Plano pediatric eye exams. We can use colored or patterned cards to check an infant’s visual responses, or we can use eye charts showing either letters or shapes to check visual acuity in older children. A detailed viewing of the eye itself can reveal any diseases or alignment problems. Cover tests, peripheral vision testing, retinoscopy and other techniques can tell us whether your child might need vision therapy, eyeglasses or other vision correction.

Contact Our Plano Optometrist Today to Learn More about Pediatric Eye Exams

Call 972-964-3937 to schedule Plano pediatric eye exams for your children. We can help little eyes stay healthy and functional all the way through high school!

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