Pediatric Eye Care
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2020 Family Vision
Optometry & Pediatric Optometry located in Novi, MI & Lake Orion, MI
Your child’s vision changes as they continue growing, and it’s vital they get regular examinations to ensure good eye health and vision. At Michigan Eye and Contact Lens in Novi, Michigan, comprehensive pediatric optometry care is provided, including specialty contact lenses and eyeglass prescriptions. Keep your kids’ eye health on the right track with regular exams. The eye doctors at Michigan Eye and Contact Lens service patients in Walled Lake, West Bloomfield, Commerce, Milford, South Lyon, Northville, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Plymouth, Birmingham, Livonia, Brighton, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Township, White Lake, and Highland, MI. Book an appointment online or by calling the office.
Pediatric Eye Care Q & A
What is pediatric eye care?
High-quality pediatric eye care is provided for infants, young children, and teenagers to ensure good eye health as they grow. While most schools offer annual vision screenings, all children need comprehensive eye exams that can identify eye-related medical conditions early.
In many cases, young children with vision issues can’t properly communicate their difficulties seeing clearly. Pediatric screenings evaluate your child’s visual accuracy. As an InfantSEE provider, no-cost exams are available for children under the age of one who have not been previously seen or diagnosed with an eye-related condition. Extensive experience is also available in fitting young children with corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses.
What can I expect during a pediatric eye exam?
A friendly, gentle approach is used to ensure your child has a pleasant experience during their exam. A thorough exam may include dilating the eyes.
Common conditions checked for include:
- Dry eye
- Infections
- Holes or tears
- Crossed eyes
- Retinal detachment
- Nerve abnormalities
- Amblyopia (lazy eye)
- Strabismus (crossed eyes)
- Chalazion (stye)
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Through regular pediatric eye checkups, common eye conditions can be identified and treated early before they cause significant damage.
Does my child need glasses?
If your child has been complaining about difficulty in school, completing classwork, or seeing the board, they should have a comprehensive eye exam to check for abnormalities.
If you notice your child squinting or sitting too close to the television, they may need a vision checkup.
Extensive experience is available in diagnosing and correcting vision problems in children. Even though some children may be too young to complete a traditional eye exam, visual ability can be accurately measured and appropriate eyeglasses prescribed to improve vision.
If your child needs glasses, a variety of stylish and functional children’s frames and lenses are available at Michigan Eye and Contact Lens.
How old does a child need to be to wear contacts?
Some doctors are exclusively trained to fit medically necessary contact lenses for children as young as six weeks old. They can determine if contact lenses are a suitable option for children of any age who want an alternative to prescription eyeglasses.
Contact lenses may be an effective treatment option for correcting eye conditions, such as astigmatism. Specialty lenses may be recommended as a viable treatment option if your child has a correctable eye problem.
Schedule an appointment online or by phone to learn more about pediatric eye care.
