Pediatric Vision Examinations
Our comprehensive vision examinations go beyond 20/20 vision. We focus on diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic care for all ages, and are delighted to service our pediatric community.
We Focus on Diagnostic, Preventive, and Therapeutic Care for All Ages
WHEN SHOULD A CHILD’S FIRST EYE EXAMINATION BE?
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that prior to school, children receive a complete vision exam at least at the ages of six months, three years, and five years, unless otherwise directed by the child’s optometrist.
It is particularly important that a child have a complete evaluation in the summer prior to entry into Kindergarten.
HOW OFTEN DO CHILDREN NEED TO SEE A DEVELOPMENTAL OPTOMETRIST?
While in school, yearly evaluations are recommended. Vision is more than only 20/20 vision and if learning or developmental issues are a concern, additional developmental vision analysis (DVA) testing may also be recommended.
WHY ARE EYE EXAMINATIONS IMPORTANT?
Through our comprehensive eye examinations, we analyze your child’s entire functioning visual system beyond visual acuity (20/20) including:
- Focusing (accommodation)
- Tracking (pursuits and saccades)
- Eye Teaming (binocular vision)
- Depth Perception (stereopsis)
- Ocular Health
- And so much more!
Vision/Eye Exams for Kids and Infants
How often do kids need to see a developmental optometrist?
80% of learning happens through the visual system
The AOA recommends that prior to school, children receive a complete vision exam at least at the ages of six months, three years, and five years, unless otherwise directed by the child’s optometrist.
It is particularly important that a child have a complete evaluation in the summer prior to entry into Kindergarten.
While in school, yearly evaluations are recommended. Vision is more than only 20/20 vision and if learning or developmental issues are a concern, additional developmental vision analysis (DVA) testing may also be recommended.
Infantsee® Program
FREE EYE EXAMS FOR INFANTS
Infants explore and experience their world through vision. Development is led by vision, and therefore healthy eyes play a critical role in proper development. Early detection of eye and vision problems can prevent developmental delays.
The American Optometric Association (AOA) and The Vision Care Institute of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., have partnered to create InfantSEE®, a no-cost public health program developed to provide professional eye care for infants nationwide. The InfantSee Program provides a one-time comprehensive eye assessment to infants in their first year of life. This offers us the opportunity of early detections of potential eye and vision problems at no cost, regardless of income.
The optometrists at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C. are InfantSEE® providers.
For more information on InfantSEE®, go to https://infantsee.org