He checks the eye muscles, looks inside the eye with a light, investigates how the nerves react and compares the reflexes, color and brightness of both eyes. He expects a few tears and a lot of curiosity from his youngest patients. They'll want to grab the lenses and mom or dad will have to hold their arms. Ideally, the first visit to an eye doctor should take place when a child is less than a year old, according to Batts. He believes many parents are unaware of the importance of early exams.
Kids are smart.
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