Kids Vision

Annual routine paediatric eye examination for children will detect vision problems early. We start offering paediatric eye exams for children as young as 4 years old. Since vision problems can affect your child’s ability to read and learn in school, it’s important to make sure they have routine eye exams annually. Call or book an appointment online now to schedule a paediatric eye examination.

What happens during a routine annual pediatric eye exam?

 

When the optometrist examines your child’s eyes, they’ll perform certain tests that check the child’s ability to see clearly and track objects, such as visual acuity tests and eye muscle coordination tests. They’ll also look for physical signs of eye problems, including those that affect the eyelids. Your physician will also provide refraction tests to see if your child needs corrective lenses.

If your child is due for an annual paediatric eye examination, please call or book your appointment online.

Warning signs

 

• Consistently sitting too close to the TV or holding a book too close
• Losing his place while reading or using a finger to guide his eyes when reading
• Squinting or tilting the head to see better
• Frequent eye rubbing
• Sensitivity to light and/or excessive tearing
• Closing one eye to read, watch TV or see better
• Avoiding activities which require near vision, such as reading or homework, or distance vision, such as participating in sports or other recreational activities
• Complaining of headaches or tired eyes