Pediatric Eye Exams in Friendswood
Eye exams for kids and teens
Accurate and healthy vision is crucial for a child’s physical development, success in academic endeavors and overall well-being.
Vision and School Success
As much as 80% of what a child learns in school is acquired through vision. If vision problems go undetected, many children may be misdiagnosed with “learning difficulties” or “ADHD”. In fact, 1 out of 10 children have visual skill issues that obstruct their ability to succeed in school and sports. These struggles can have a negative impact on their self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-image.
Don’t wait until your child is already in school and struggling to read, see the board, or play sports. At Twenty20 Vision Center, we have the clinical knowledge and expertise to identify vision issues early on and intervene before the problems affect different areas of your child’s life.
School Vision Screenings vs. Comprehensive Eye Exams for Children
Typically, pediatric or school vision screenings check your child’s eyes for basic aberrations or abnormalities. But to ensure good vision and proper eye health development, your child should have a comprehensive eye exam by an optometrist.
Comprehensive eye evaluations are crucial for revealing potential vision problems which can interfere with kids’ learning development. The exam includes tests for binocularity, refractive error, color vision, vision acuity, and overall eye health.
What is Assessed During a Pediatric Eye Exam?
The Twenty20 Vision Center’s optometrist will perform a thorough internal and external eye health evaluation. The optometrist will use specialized, age-appropriate instruments, testing procedures, and technologies that provide accurate results.
The pediatric eye exam evaluates the following:
- Eye Focusing
- Depth Perception
- Color Perception
- Eye Tracking
- Eye Muscle Teaming
- Peripheral Awareness
- Near Visual Acuity
- Distance Visual Acuity
How Often Should a Child Have an Eye Exam?
Children should have their first comprehensive eye exam at 6 months of age. Following that, they should have their eyes examined at age 3 and at around age 5. For school-aged children who don’t require correction, an eye exam every two years is recommended. Children wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, however, should be examined annually or as recommended by your optometrist.
Your Child Deserves the Best Eye Care
Make pediatric eye exams a priority. Visit Twenty20 Vision Center for a routine comprehensive pediatric eye exam, or come to us with your concerns regarding your infant or toddler’s vision, and we’ll make sure to find the optimal solution for his or her visual problems. Let us bring great eye health and vision care to you and your family for many years to come.
Twenty20 Vision Center is dedicated to ensuring excellent vision and serves patients across the Houston and Galveston Bay area.
What’s next after your child’s pediatric eye exam?
Twenty20 Vision Center pediatric optometry care is a source of pride for our practice. Our experienced team works diligently to ensure that infants, children and teens have the ability to see, perceive and experience the world to their highest potential.
What if my child needs glasses?
Should your child need glasses for vision correction, Twenty20 Vision Center has a wide variety of age-appropriate and safe options. Because we specialize in eye care for young patients, we’re well acquainted with their preferred styles, shapes, and colors. We carry a large range of frames for children, inspired by adult trends but with a fun and imaginative approach and a pediatric fit in mind.
All of our frames are comfortable, durable, and made with kid-friendly materials. Young children find the bright colored frames they love, while teens find the latest fashion trends scaled down to fit their faces.
Do your kids play sports? Athletic eyewear for children can help protect their eyes from sports injuries.
At Twenty20 Vision Center, we have eyewear for every child and teen, no matter their features or preferences.
Are contact lenses a good option for kids & teens?
For children who dislike how they look in glasses, contact lenses could be the confidence booster they need.
Contact lenses enhance the natural color of the eye, for a more vibrant look. Your child will feel more confident and ready to take on the world!
They’ll also enjoy having the freedom of not worrying about losing or breaking glasses, and may participate in activities that they weren’t able to before.
Give your child the gift of clear and comfortable vision, and schedule their contact lens fitting with Twenty20 Vision Center today!
What if I can’t afford eye care for my child?
At Twenty20 Vision, we believe that eye care should be accessible to everyone, regardless of your financial situation.
We have partnered with Twenty20 Ministries to offer eye care scholarships for children. To learn more about our program that aims to improve accessibility to eye care, please click here to go to the Twenty20 Ministries website.
Schedule your next eye care appointment today at Twenty20 Vision Center
With 2 convenient locations serving the region, you are never more than a short drive away from a Twenty20 Vision Center location! Schedule an appointment at one of our optical clinics today!