Importance of eye exams for children:

Regular eye exams are very important for children as certain vision changes often go unnoticed. Sensory processing, motor skills, linguistics skills, coordination and academic performance can be compromised in children with vision problems.

How often to schedule an eye exam for my child?

All children should have their first eye examination as early as 6 months of age. This is to ensure their eyes are developing normally and no signs of amblyopia or strabismus (“lazy eye”) are present. Children should again have their eyes checked at ages 3 , 5 and every year thereafter. As children develop their eyes change rapidly, therefore catching these changes early is crucial to prevent setbacks in school.

If your child has never had their eyes examined, it’s not too late to have their first check up with our Doctors. Children up to the age of 19 are covered under