Services

PEDIATRICS / MYOPIA CONTROL

We see all ages of children for pediatric eye exams. Parents are always surprised to learn that the ideal time for a baby’s first eye exam is around 8-10 months old. At this age we can make sure the eyes are healthy and aligned. We can also determine an objective vision assessment. Amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (eye-turn) should be checked for at this early stage because the earlier it is detected and treated, the better the visual outcome. Myopia (near-sightedness) in children is greatly on the rise. High myopia can cause eye complications later in life such as retinal detachments and glaucoma. Early intervention can slow its progression and result in thinner eyeglass lenses and less risk of eye disease. Available options for Myopia control for children are special daily disposable soft contacts, Rigid overnight contact lens wear, low dose Atropine drops and new spectacle lens designs. Your doctor will discuss which option is best for you.