When Should Your Child Get An Eye Exam

As a parent, taking care of your child's health involves more than simply seeing a pediatrician. If your child is experiencing blurriness or trouble focusing, or if you have a family history of eye issues, finding an optometrist near you for youth eye exams is essential. At Eyear Optical in Athens, Cleveland, and Chattanooga, we can help provide your child with an eye exam to determine if they will require reading glasses, prescription eyeglasses, or even contact lenses, depending on their preferences and age at the time of their visit.

Timetables

Taking your child to a local optometrist near you is possible as young as 6-12 months. An early eye exam is useful for detecting visual issues and preventing potential developmental delays. Additional eye exams for children can be scheduled at the following ages:

• 3 Years Old: A visit to the eye doctor at this age can help identify visual issues, especially as your child is learning to speak and communicate. Shapes, pictures, and games may be used to assess your child's vision and potential problems.
• 5 Years Old: Before your child starts school, it's recommended to schedule another visit to an eye doctor you trust. Focusing abilities, color vision, depth perception, and visual acuity will be monitored during this visit.
• School-Aged Children: Once your child is enrolled in school, an annual or semi-annual checkup is recommended to prevent the progression of worsening vision or other vision-related issues and conditions.

Signs Your Child Needs to See an Eye Doctor

Some signs that your child may need to see an optometrist include:

• Complaints of eye strain
• Excessive screen exposure, resulting in blurred vision, loss of focus, and straining complaints
• An increase in headaches
• Eye rubbing

Contact a Trusted Optometrist Near You

If you are currently living in Athens, Cleveland, or Chattanooga, TN, finding an eye doctor you can count on is possible by turning to Eyear Optical. At Eyear Optical, we can help provide your child with the eye exam they need to determine if eyeglasses, reading glasses, contact lenses, or another form of therapy and treatment is right for them. To learn more about our eye exams and to schedule an appointment with an eye doctor near you, contact Eyear Optical today.