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Pediatric Vision Care

Regular eye examinations are paramount for individuals of all ages, and early detection of vision issues in children can help prevent their escalation. Thus, you must regularly schedule eye check-ups for your young ones.

Children should ideally undergo their inaugural detailed eye examination around 3, followed by biennial check-ups once they begin school. If your child has been prescribed eyeglasses, annual eye examinations are recommended.

Vision plays a pivotal role in a child's learning and overall development. Until around 12 years old, most of a child's learning processes are visual. Detecting vision anomalies can be challenging since children might not recognise their vision as atypical due to a lack of comparison.

If your child hasn't reported eye discomfort, persistent headaches, or academic challenges, it might be challenging to discern a vision concern. Hence, scheduling regular eye examinations is always beneficial.

Potential indicators of visual anomalies in children include:

  • Lack of interest in far-off objects
  • Habitually sitting close to screens or needing to hold items near their eyes
  • Frequent squinting or apparent discomfort in bright lighting
  • Observable challenges with coordination tasks, like catching objects, possibly hinting at visual issues

What to Anticipate During a Pediatric Eye Examination

During the check-up, our eye specialist will:

  • Evaluate the pupils' reactivity to light
  • Assess the eyes' capacity to centre on and trail items
  • Perform a retinoscopy to inspect the eye's interior
  • Instead of conventional alphabetic charts, children might be shown distinct shapes and icons for identification. The "rotating E" activity, wherein children discern the orientation of the letter 'E', might be employed for younger children unfamiliar with specific shapes or letters.
  • Our eye specialist will determine if your child requires corrective glasses after examination. If so, returning for annual check-ups is crucial, considering the typical annual adjustments needed in prescription eyewear as children's eyes mature.

Schedule your child's thorough eye assessment with us.

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