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From birth to about age 4,
our eyes develop rapidly. Your child's pediatrician should provide a regular vision screening during these early years. We recommend a thorough comprehensive examination with one of our doctors before each child starts school. This will rule out any vision abnormalities that can affect learning.
Routine eye exams for children’s vision include:
- Birth to age 4:
Children should have an annual eye screening with the pediatrician. - Age 5:
Prior to starting school, each child should have a comprehensive examination with one of our doctors. - After age 6:
Children with diagnosed problems should be examined yearly. Those without problems should be examined every two years who develop headaches, or trouble reading or learning, should be examined immediately. - Children who wear prescription glasses or contacts:
Annual checkups to screen for vision changes are recommended.
Recognizing Potential Eye Problems
There are many signs that your child may have a vision problem. If you notice any of the following, contact your local Doctors Vision Center to set up an examination:
- Constant eye rubbing
- Light sensitivity
- Poor visual tracking (following an object)
- Abnormal alignment or movement of the eyes
- An eye turning in (squint) or out (wall-eye)
- Chronic redness
- Chronic tearing
- Poor focusing
- A white pupil instead of black
In school-age children, watch for other signs such as:
- Difficulty seeing objects at a distance (reading a blackboard)
- Difficulty seeing objects close up (reading)
- Squinting
- Difficulty learning
A standard vision screening does not always reveal common eye conditions affecting children. We recommend a thorough eye examination for each child prior to starting school. Common vision problems in children are: