Fort Loramie, Sidney, & Troy, OH
Pediatric Eye Exam
Fort Loramie, Sidney, Troy, OH
Pediatric Eye Exam
Healthy vision is essential at every stage of life, especially during childhood. While school vision screenings can catch some issues, they’re limited and can’t replace comprehensive eye exams with a pediatric optometrist. Our pediatric eye exams in Sidney, Fort Loramie, and Troy, Ohio, ensure your child’s eyes are healthy and developing properly. From infancy to adulthood, our trusted eye doctors are here to care for your child and ensure they have the visual skills they need for everything from sporting events and seeing the blackboard in school to dance recitals and reading.
Why are eye exams important for children?
Regular pediatric eye exams are critical for identifying and addressing vision problems early before they affect your child’s development and learning. Since about 80% of learning is visual, children need clear vision for reading, writing, and staying focused in school. By providing compassionate and personalized pediatric eye care, our eye doctors can ensure they have the visual skills they need to thrive academically and socially.
What to expect during a pediatric eye exam
Our pediatric eye exams are tailored to meet the specific needs of each child. During your child’s visit, our skilled eye doctor will perform several tests based on their age and vision requirements. Typically, we will discuss their medical history, assess their vision, determine if vision correction is needed, check eye alignment, evaluate overall eye health, and prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses if necessary. We will also want to know about any family history of vision problems, lazy eye, crossed eyes, or eye diseases as these can have a genetic component.
If glasses are recommended, we offer a wide selection of children’s eyewear in fun colors and designs. Our experts will help your child find lenses and frames that improve their vision, fit comfortably, and boost their confidence.
InfantSEE® eye exams
It’s never too early to start caring for your child’s vision. At Primary EyeCare Associates, we proudly participate in InfantSEE®, a public health program designed to make comprehensive infant eye care accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of income or insurance status. Through the InfantSEE® program, our optometrists provide a one-time, no-cost comprehensive eye and vision assessment to infants 6-12 months old. InfantSEE® eye exams ensure that your child receives the care they need to support healthy visual development during these critical early years.
What are the signs of vision problems in children?
Identifying vision problems in children can be challenging, as they may not realize they see the world differently than others. Be on the lookout for signs such as a short attention span, losing their place while reading, misaligned or crossed eyes, a white or grayish-white color in the pupil, frequent eye rubbing, and blurry vision at any distance.
Schedule a pediatric eye exam in Sidney, Fort Loramie, or Troy
An uncorrected vision problem missed by a school vision screening can affect your child’s ability to learn, socialize, and reach developmental milestones. Schedule an appointment for your child’s eye exam today at one of our Primary EyeCare Associates locations and let us help you keep their eyes healthy and their future bright!