Helping Your Kids Enjoy Clear, Healthy Vision
At Chestermere Optometry, we know that healthy vision is essential for your child’s development and success in and out of the classroom. Early eye exams play a critical role in detecting vision issues that may impact learning and overall well-being.
80% of learning is visual, and children spend their daily lives learning and absorbing the world around them. A child with undiagnosed vision problems may experience issues with schoolwork, behaviour in the classroom, and self-esteem.
We recommend that children’s eye exams start as early as 6 months old, followed by follow-up exams at ages 3 and 5 and every year after starting school. Contact us to schedule your child’s next eye exam today!
Why Are Children’s Eye Exams Important?
Your children may not realize they have a vision problem because they think how they see is normal. Undetected issues like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism can lead to learning difficulties, poor hand-eye coordination, and even behavioural problems.
Routine eye exams allow us to catch and treat vision issues early, providing your child with the tools they need to succeed.
Diagnosing Vision Problems in Children
As kids grow, their eyes grow right alongside them. It is up to parents and optometrists to help them experience a lifetime of healthy vision. Eye exams help build a complete understanding of a child’s eye health and identify any problems in the earliest possible stages.
There can be different signs to look out for between visits.
- Constantly turning their head to one side
- Easily startled by an object appearing in the peripheral vision
- Pupils do not look the same, especially in photographs
- Family history of conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye)
- Tendency to sit close to the TV
- Complains of headaches
- Challenges or frustration with close-up tasks, needing to bring them closer to the face
- Favouring an eye when watching TV or reading
- Complaints of headaches and blurred vision
- Struggles with reading and using a finger to track (after Grade 2)
- Loses their place while reading
- Focus and performance issues in class
What to Expect During Your Child’s Eye Exam
Our comprehensive eye exams are designed to be comfortable and stress-free for your children. During the exam, we’ll assess:
- Visual acuity: Testing how clearly your child can see at different distances.
- Eye alignment and tracking: Making sure that both eyes are working together properly.
- Depth perception and focus: Checking your child’s ability to see in 3D and switch focus between near and far objects.
- Eye health: We’ll examine the front and back of the eye to detect any early signs of conditions like lazy eye (amblyopia) or strabismus (crossed eyes).
We use kid-friendly techniques and equipment to keep your child engaged and relaxed throughout the process.
Helping Your Kids Feel at Home
To help your child feel at ease, you can explain the process beforehand and assure them that the exam is simple and can even be fun!
Our team discusses the fine details of our technologies in the exam room and explains all the fascinating features of the human eye to our young patients. Once your child is engaged and ready, their eye exam becomes a fun and enjoyable experience.
Bring along any questions you may have, and let us know about your child’s visual behaviours, such as squinting or sitting too close to screens, as these can provide valuable insights during the exam.
Schedule Your Child’s Eye Exam Today
Regular eye exams are a key part of maintaining your child’s eye health and development. Early detection of eye problems can make a significant difference in treatment success.
Contact us to schedule your child’s next eye exam today!
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We are located in Chestermere Station near the Safeway. There is plenty of parking outside the clinic.
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- Phone: 403-229-2020
- Fax: 403-229-2032
- Email: [email protected]
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- 110–175 Chestermere Station Way
- Chestermere, AB T1X 0A4
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We are always seeking ways to help enhance your patient experience and care levels. Our commitment to innovative technology has led us to introduce 3 new diagnostic technologies:
- Optos Monaco can capture detailed digital retina images in one scan, aiding in the early detection of potential eye conditions.
- Olleyes VR Virtual Field uses immersive technology for peripheral vision evaluation.
- Huvitz HTR is an efficient 4-in-1 device that combines refraction, corneal curvature and thickness, eye pressure, and meibomian gland imaging (dry eye assessment).
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- 110–175 Chestermere Station Way
- Chestermere, AB T1X 0A4
- Phone: 403-229-2020
- Fax: 403-229-2032
- Email: [email protected]