Pediatric Eye Exams

Pediatric Eye Exams at City Eye Optometry

At City Eye Optometry, we believe healthy vision plays a major role in childhood development, learning, and long-term eye health.

Children use their vision every day for school, sports, reading, technology, and social development.

Because many vision conditions develop gradually, children often do not realize they have a problem.

That is why we recommend annual comprehensive pediatric eye exams beginning around age 5.
 

Why Are Pediatric Eye Exams Important?

A child may pass a school vision screening and still have vision problems affecting daily life.

Comprehensive pediatric eye exams evaluate more than eyesight alone and may identify:

• Nearsightedness (myopia)

• Farsightedness (hyperopia)

• Astigmatism

• Lazy eye (amblyopia)

• Eye turns (strabismus)

• Eye tracking disorders

• Focusing problems

• Binocular vision concerns

• Ocular health conditions

Vision problems can impact:

• Reading ability

• Classroom performance

• Attention and focus

• Sports performance

• Screen comfort

• Confidence

Why We Recommend Eye Exams Starting Around Age 5

Around age 5, children begin relying heavily on vision for learning and development.

This is often when early vision problems become more noticeable as children enter school and visual demands increase.

Early exams help identify problems before they affect learning or visual development.

Because children frequently adapt to blurry vision without realizing it, yearly eye exams help ensure problems are not missed.
 

Why School Vision Screenings Are Not Enough

School screenings are helpful tools but they are not comprehensive eye exams.

Vision screenings typically evaluate only limited visual functions and may miss important conditions.

Most screenings do not fully evaluate:

• ✓ Eye health

• ✓ Retinal health

• ✓ Eye tracking and alignment

• ✓ Depth perception

• ✓ Focusing ability

• ✓ Eye teaming skills

• ✓ Peripheral vision

• ✓ Early myopia progression

Children may pass a screening while still having visual issues affecting learning and comfort
 

Pediatric Myopia (Nearsightedness) Management

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common in children.

Children with progressing myopia often require stronger glasses prescriptions each year. Higher amounts of myopia may also increase lifetime risk of:

• Retinal detachment

• Glaucoma

• Cataracts

• Myopic macular degeneration

Because of this, early identification and monitoring are important.

At City Eye Optometry, we evaluate children for myopia management options designed to help slow progression when appropriate.
 

MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses

MiSight 1 day are FDA-approved soft contact lenses designed specifically for children with progressing myopia.

MiSight lenses are worn during the day similarly to traditional soft contact lenses while also providing a treatment design intended to help slow myopia progression.

Potential benefits include:

• Daily disposable convenience

• No cleaning solution required

• Clear vision throughout the day

• Myopia management support

MiSight may be considered for children who are candidates for contact lens wear and myopia treatment.
 

Stellest® Lenses

Essilor Stellest lenses are eyeglass lenses designed with myopia management technology intended to help slow myopia progression while providing everyday vision correction.

Stellest lenses are often a great option for children who:

• Prefer glasses over contacts

• Are younger candidates

• Want non-contact lens treatment options

Benefits may include:

• Glasses-based treatment approach

• Full-time wear convenience

• Pediatric-friendly option for growing children

Signs Your Child May Need an Eye Exam

Your child may benefit from an eye exam if they experience:

• Squinting

• Holding devices close

• Frequent headaches

• Sitting near screens or boards

• Eye rubbing

• Difficulty reading

• Losing place while reading

• Blurry vision complaints

• Increased prescription changes

However, many children have no symptoms at all, which is why yearly exams remain important.
 

What Is Included in a Pediatric Eye Exam?

A comprehensive pediatric eye exam may include:

• Vision testing

• Prescription evaluation

• Eye alignment assessment

• Eye movement and tracking evaluation

• Depth perception testing

• Binocular vision assessment

• Ocular health evaluation

• Retinal examination

• Myopia progression monitoring and management discussion when indicated

Schedule Your Child’s Pediatric Eye Exam

Early eye care supports learning, confidence, and long-term visual health.

Annual pediatric eye exams help identify problems early and provide opportunities for proactive management when vision changes occur.

Schedule your child’s eye exam with City Eye Optometry today.