Doc Optical provides comprehensive children’s eye exams in Regina for infants, children, and teens. Regular eye exams help assess vision, eye health and visual development, and can identify concerns that may affect a child’s learning and development.
The Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists recommends:
Your optometrist may recommend more frequent eye exams depending on your child’s health, development and individual risk factors. These may include:
• Premature birth or low birth weight
• A family history of certain eye conditions
• An eye turn (strabismus) or suspected lazy eye (amblyopia)
• Known or suspected eye or vision conditions
• Certain medical or developmental conditions
• Concerns about your child’s vision, visual development or school performance
If you notice changes in your child’s vision or have concerns about how they are seeing, an eye exam can help determine whether a vision or eye health problem is present.
Amblyopia, often called “lazy eye,” occurs when vision does not develop properly in one or both eyes during childhood. It can occur when there is a significant difference in prescription between the two eyes, a high prescription in both eyes, or an eye turn (strabismus).
A child with amblyopia may not notice that one eye sees better than the other, and there may be no obvious signs for parents to see. Detecting amblyopia early is important because treatment is generally most effective while a child’s visual system is still developing.
Regular eye exams can help identify amblyopia and other vision problems at an early age.
Yes. Saskatchewan Health covers routine eye examinations for children under age 18.
Eye exams can be performed even before a child can read or identify letters. The Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists recommends a child’s first eye exam between 6 and 9 months of age.
Yes. Children may not realize that their vision is abnormal, particularly if one eye sees better than the other. Routine eye exams can identify vision and eye health concerns that may not otherwise be obvious.
If glasses are recommended, we’ll explain your child’s prescription and help you understand their visual needs. There is no obligation to purchase glasses from Doc Optical following the examination.