Pediatric Eye Exams
At Ciampa Vision Center in Norwalk, CA, we provide pediatric eye exams to detect any vision changes or eye conditions early and improve your child’s vision. Whether your child needs treatment for myopia or dry eye, our team is happy to help. Before visiting us, learn more about the importance of these exams below:
When Should Children Receive Eye Exams?
The first time your child should have an eye exam is when they are around six months of age. The exam will help our optometrist check if your child’s eyes are developing correctly. Afterward, they should visit us every year, especially right before they are school age. Since certain conditions can prevent your child from seeing objects close or far away and impact their learning, we can detect these issues early and offer treatment.
What to Expect During a Pediatric Eye Exam
During a pediatric eye exam, our eye doctor will utilize symbols and flash cards to learn more about your child’s vision. Once they reach school age and learn the alphabet, the regular Snellen eye chart test will be used. We’ll also measure the shape of the eye and see how light refracts. Additionally, once their eyes are dilated, our optometrist is going to check the optic nerve, retina, and for any eye diseases.
Vision Correction
Your child could very well have excellent vision and not need any kind of eyeglasses. However, if they do, it's best that they find out early. Otherwise, their grades might suffer and they may squint a lot in class, which can lead to headaches from eye strain. Our optometrists can recommend glasses that will improve your child’s vision and suit their lifestyle. If your child is old enough, we can also discuss contact lenses and assist with the insertion or removal process.
Contact us for an Appointment Today
To learn more about pediatric eye exams or to schedule your visit, contact Ciampa Vision Center in Norwalk, CA, at (562) 864-8590 today. We are happy to provide you with additional information and set you up with an appointment. When you need an optometrist near me, our team looks forward to assisting you!