Pediatric Eye Care in Lewis Center & The Solution Center | Professional VisionCare

Pediatric Eye Exams

In Lewis Center & The Solution Center

Accurate and healthy vision is crucial for a child’s physical development, success in academic endeavours and overall well-being.

Vision and School Success

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As much as 80 % of what a child learns in school is acquired through vision. If vision problems go undetected, many children may be misdiagnosed with “learning difficulties” or “ADHD”, as is already the case in much of the world.

In fact, 1/10 children have an issue with their visual skills that obstructs their ability to succeed in school and sports. The repeated failures and struggles can negatively impact their self esteem and confidence levels.

Don’t wait until your child is already in school and struggling to read, see the board, or play sports.

At Professional VisionCare, we have the clinical knowledge and expertise to identify vision issues early on and intervene before the problems affect different areas of your children’s lives.

School Vision Screenings vs. Comprehensive Eye Exams for Children

Typically, pediatric or school vision screenings check your child’s eyes for basic aberrations or abnormalities. But to ensure good vision and proper eye health development, your child should have a comprehensive eye exam by a pediatric optometrist.

Comprehensive eye evaluations are crucial for revealing potential vision problems which can interfere with kids’ learning development. The exam includes tests for binocularity, refractive error, color vision, vision acuity, and overall eye health.

What is Assessed During a

Pediatric Eye Exam?

The Professional VisionCare optometrist will perform a thorough internal and external eye health evaluation. The optometrist will use specialized, age-appropriate instruments, testing procedures, and technologies that provide accurate results.

The pediatric eye exam evaluates the following:

Eye Focusing
Depth Perception
Color Perception
Eye Tracking
Eye Muscle Teaming
Peripheral Awareness
Near Visual Acuity
Distance Visual Acuity

How Often Should a Child Have an Eye Exam?
Children should have their first eye exam before their first birthday (and great news-it is FREE through our participation in Infantsee). Unless there are concerns, we recommend their first exam should be when the child is between 9 and 12 months to be most effective. After the first exam, annual exams are recommended to ensure that your child's eyes are being closely monitored for any changes as they develop and grow!

Glasses for Kids

Should your child need glasses for vision correction, Professional VisionCare has a wide variety of age-appropriate and safe options. Because we specialize in eye care for young patients, we’re well acquainted with their preferred styles, shapes, and colors. We carry a large range of frames for children, inspired by adult trends but with a fun and imaginative approach and a pediatric fit in mind.

All of our frames are comfortable, durable, and made with kid-friendly materials. Young children find the bright colored frames they love, while teens find the latest fashion trends scaled down to fit their faces.

Do your kids play sports? Athletic eyewear for children can help protect their eyes from sports injuries.

At Professional VisionCare, we have eyewear for every child and teen, no matter their features or preferences.

Contact Lenses for Teens

Have your child experience the freedom of contact lenses.

For children who dislike how they look in glasses, contact lenses could be the confidence booster they need.

Contact lenses enhance the natural color of the eye, for a more vibrant look. Your child will feel more confident and ready to take on the world!

They’ll also enjoy having the freedom of not worrying about losing or breaking glasses, and may participate in activities that they weren’t able to before.

Give your child the gift of clear and comfortable vision, and schedule their contact lens fitting with Professional VisionCare today!

Your Child Deserves

The Best Eye Care

Professional VisionCare pediatric optometry division is a source of pride for our practice. Our experienced team works diligently to ensure that infants, children and teens have the ability to see, perceive and experience the world to their highest potential.

Make pediatric eye exams a priority. Visit Professional VisionCare for a routine comprehensive pediatric eye exam, or come to us with your concerns regarding your infant or toddler’s vision, and we’ll make sure to find the optimal solution for his or her visual problems. Let us bring great eye health and vision care to you and your family for many years to come.

Professional VisionCare is dedicated to ensuring excellent vision and serves patients from in and around Lewis Center and The Solution Center.