The eye examination will include measuring how well your child sees, checking eye alignment and binocular vision, looking for any problems within the eyes themselves and determining if glasses are needed. A complete examination requires dilating the pupils with eyedrops. Dilation may last 24 hours or more after the visit. During that time, your child may be sensitive to bright light and experience some degree of blurry vision. This may affect reading and make schoolwork difficult, so please plan accordingly.
Some eye problems require the use of daily eyedrops or occasionally oral medication.
For your convenience, there is a pharmacy on the lobby level of the Casey Eye Institute. If the examination shows that glasses are needed, the ophthalmologist will discuss this with you and you will receive a prescription. The prescription can be filled by an optician of your choice. There is an optical shop conveniently located on the lobby level of the Casey Eye Institute. The optical shop carries an excellent selection of glasses frames for infants and children, as well as for adults.