Pediatric Eye Exams

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Healthy eyes are a healthy part of growing up. It is difficult to express the importance of optimal vision for discovering the world, developing physical balance/coordination and learning in school as easily and efficiently as possible. Here at Ritz and Johnson Eyecare in Ocala, FL, Dr. Willeford, Dr.Menjivar, Dr.Glatter-Gotz, and Dr.Appleman, will be happy to perform a pediatric eye exam that monitors your child's developing eyes closely.

When should you schedule your child for an eye exam?

How early is too early for a pediatric eye exam? The truth is that newborns have not developed the basic eye-to-brain communication necessary for establishing what we consider normal eyesight. It generally takes several months for a baby to develop these skills. We usually advise parents to schedule a baby's first eye exam at 6 months, by which point the eyes should be functioning normally. If they exhibit functional issues such as strabismus (eye misalignment), amblyopia (dominance of one eye over the other) or imperfect eye focus, we may recommend measures such as Vision Therapy, including special exercises to help your kids' eyes work together and process vision better. We also examine the eyes for diseases that require treatment.

Once toddlers learn to talk, they can communicate more about their Visual Acuity.We can perform more detailed eye function exams while also checking the health of the eyes. At this age, we can also tell whether your child is suffering from poor near or distance vision due to a refractive error. In our office, we offer special eye charts that allow toddlers to identify shapes in order to accurately receive their visual acuity. This will help determine if your child will need corrective lenses.

Refractive errors typically take center stage for your child’s next pediatric eye exam around the age of 5-6. Once kids reach school age, the ability to see boards, worksheets, and test papers, becomes critical. Many supposed learning disorders are simple cases of nearsightedness, or astigmatism. Straining to see the world around you at school is no way to excel academically. Your Optometrist can solve this problem by conducting vision tests and prescribing corrective lenses. Regularly scheduled follow-up exams can ensure that the prescription remains correct for your child's eyes, which may continue to change for years to come.

Schedule Your Children's Eye Exam in Ocala, FL

Whether your child is an infant or a school age achiever, a child's eye exam can make a tremendous difference in that child's visual acuity and development. Call (352) 732-7900 to schedule an appointment with your future eye Doctor!

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