Children’s vision

What Is a Pediatric Optometrist (and Why It Matters)?

Key Takeaways A pediatric optometrist checks eye alignment, focusing, and tracking, not just visual acuity, catching issues a school screening misses. Comprehensive exams are recommended around 6–12 months, at age 3, before kindergarten, and annually afterward. A wandering or turned eye should be evaluated promptly, since delayed treatment can allow the brain to start ignoring […]

When should your child have their first eye exam?

The American Optometric Association recommends a first eye exam at six months, again at age three, and before starting school. Early detection of conditions like amblyopia can make a lasting difference.