Children's eye exams
A full exam looks at how well your child sees, how the eyes work together and how healthy they are. It runs about 45 minutes, and a parent stays in the room.
Games and pictures for the youngest children
Letters and lenses for school-age children
Drops only when the doctor explains why and you say yes
The visit
What happens at the exam
Step 1: Talk first
The doctor asks what you and your child have noticed, and how your child sees at school and at home.
Step 2: Measure how the eyes see
A machine and a few lenses show how clearly each eye sees and whether glasses would help.
Step 3: Check how the eyes work together
Tracking, focusing and teamwork matter for reading, and we look at each.
Step 4: Look at eye health
The doctor looks at the front and back of each eye with a light.
Step 5: Talk it through
You leave with a plain account of the findings, and a copy of any prescription.
How often
When to book
Many eye doctors suggest these points. Your doctor sets the schedule for your child.
Babies
A first exam between 6 and 12 months of age.
Preschool
Another around age 3, before school starts.
School age
Before kindergarten, then every year or two.
Teens
Every year or two, or sooner if the prescription is changing.
Book an exam for your child
Choose a time online, or call and we will find one with you.