Pediatric Eye Exams Provided by an Arlington Heights and Barrington, IL, Optometrist

While you wish for nothing but the best for your child, that isn't always possible. Sometimes, an issue will occur. When it comes to vision problems, they can take a toll on various aspects of his or her life, including his or her ability to learn. At AssureVision, serving Barrington and Arlington Heights, IL, we encourage you to get your child a children's eye exam regularly for your child to ensure he or she can see the world clearly. 

What Happens During Our Pediatric Exams

What happens during a visit depends on your child's age. For instance, we'll evaluate an infant's eye tracking during a routine exam. For children who are toddlers or older, we'll focus on testing visual acuity. 

For children who aren't old enough to recognize letters, we'll have them read a test that consists of shapes at different distances. For children who are old enough to recognize letters, we'll provide a visual acuity assessment using letters. 

Throughout our pediatric eye exams, we'll also be checking for issues like crossed-eyes and lazy eye.

Contacts and Glasses 

If your little one has a vision deficit, we can give your child prescription glasses or prescription contacts. These are customized to your child's vision and will optimize it as much as possible. 

When it comes to a child getting contacts, there is no right age. As a general rule, children as young as eight can get contacts if they're mature enough. On the other hand, some teenagers can't handle the responsibility of contacts. We'll help you decide if they're right for your child. either 

How We Make It Easier on Your Child 

We recognize that children may not be excited to go to the eye doctor. That's why we go above and beyond to help your child feel comfortable in our office. We'll answer any questions you have as a parent and help your child to understand the process and ease their mind if they need prescription contacts or glasses. 

Moreover, if your child needs prescription glasses, it may take some convincing that these will help him or her, and there's no reason to be embarrassed. If your child has a condition like lazy eye, we may need to provide an eye patch to help the weaker eye work better.

Pediatric Eye Exams from Our Caring Team

AssureVision, serving Barrington and Arlington Heights, IL, along with the nearby regions, offers pediatric eye care services, like routine exams. Our goal is to keep your child calm to set him or her up for a lifetime of good eye health while also optimizing his or her vision, especially when it can have such a profound impact on learning.  

Contact our optometrist for an appointment today by calling 847-368-9999.