Home About our 3 Locations Vision Care & Products Promotions Patients Blog Contact Contact Us Appointments Pediatric Eye Care Support your child’s highest potential. Healthy vision is one of the most important components of your child’s wellness. Vision develops rapidly starting at birth and is tied to many developmental milestones, such as hand-eye coordination and reading. In the long term, your child’s vision will impact how they learn, play, and interact with the world. While there may be some obvious signs of visual disorders, many vision problems can only be detected by a qualified eye doctor during a comprehensive eye exam. Schedule an appointment at Primary Eyecare Group, and give your child the gift of clear vision. Is your child having trouble seeing? It is not always easy to spot vision problems in kids. Some symptoms are more obvious, like squinting or holding reading materials very close. But often the early signs are subtle and can even be misdiagnosed. Your child may be experiencing a vision problem if he or she does any of the following: Avoids reading and close-up work like coloring or doing puzzles Seems to work slow or not understand the task Complains of fatigue or headaches Has a short attention span or seems distracted Covers one eye or tilts head when focusing on something Shows sensitivity to light Exhibits difficulty with coordination Common eye disorders in children Vision can be affected by many things, including the shape of the eyeball, how the eyes and brain work together, and by other diseases or medical conditions. The good news is that many eye disorders can be successfully identified and treated. The most common eye disorders are caused by the shape and alignment of the eyes, including: Strabismus is when the eyes do not align properly. This is often referred to as “crossed eyes.” Amblyopia is poor vision in one eye, and is sometimes referred to as “lazy eye.” It usually occurs before the age of eight. Infants born prematurely or with low birth weight are at greater risk. Refractive errors cause blurry images due to the shape of the eyeball or lens. These common conditions are easily treated with glasses or contact lenses. There are three types of refractive errors: Myopia or nearsightedness is good close vision but poor distance vision. Hyperopia or farsightedness is poor up-close vision. Distant objects can easily be seen. Astigmatism is imperfect vision at any distance. Eye exam schedule for kids Routine eye exams are a crucial part of your child’s well being and readiness for learning. Many parents do not know that school screenings are not the same as eye exams. Even with 20/20 vision, your child can still have problems that only an eye doctor can detect. Newborns have their eyes checked before leaving the hospital. And leading medical organizations recommend comprehensive eye exams for health, vision development, and alignment at these ages: Between 6 and 12 months 3 years of age Every other year throughout the school years Support your child’s highest potential — schedule an appointment at Primary Eyecare Group today. Request an Appointment Contact Us Vision Care & Products Lenses and Frames Contacts Comprehensive Eye Exams Pediatric Eye Health Care Emergency Eye Exams Eye Disease Treatment Dry Eye Treatment Orthokeratology “I have been going to Primary Eye Care for 20 years. There staff is always courteous and nice, and the doctors are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They take time to make sure you understand what's going on with your eyes and answer any questions they may have.” Ryan A. Make an Appointment You can schedule your next eye exam with us online! Schedule Now Contact Us From the Blog Protecting Your Eyes in Winter Conditions December 1, 2021 The Impacts of Smoking on Eyesight November 24, 2021 How Diabetes Impacts Eyesight November 17, 2021 How Eye Color Works November 10, 2021 Quick Links Home About our 3 Locations Vision Care & Products Promotions Patients Blog Contact Contact Us Our Locations Appointments Facebook Twitter Copyright © 2021 Primary Eyecare Group. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy / Website by Avelient.