Pediatric Eye Care

Guide to Pediatric Eye Care with Our Beaumont, TX, Optometrist

Fitting another appointment can be challenging with all the tasks parents have to manage. However, pediatric eye exams are essential to your child’s well-being. Learn more about the importance of these appointments in the quick guide our team at Lone Star Vision provided.

Pediatric Eye Care

Importance of Visiting an Eye Doctor for Kids

Children’s eyes are constantly developing, which provides both good and bad news. The bad news is that their eye care needs are always changing. So while they might not need glasses for one year, that can change in the blink of an eye.

The good news about this constant development is that it provides an excellent opportunity to correct vision challenges before they become permanent. For example, myopia or nearsightedness is one of children's most common refractive errors. Our eye doctor can put myopia management steps in place when the condition is diagnosed early enough.

Myopia control or myopia management would typically include eyeglasses that correct this refractive error. As your child wears the eyeglasses, their eyes can naturally begin to see more clearly. In addition, ongoing myopia control can ensure the issue is addressed before it becomes a permanent challenge.

How Do I Know My Child Needs to See an Eye Doctor?

It’s wise for children to see an eye doctor at least once a year. Right before school is a good time. This exam can ensure vision challenges are addressed before they look at the whiteboard that year.

As children’s eyes can change throughout the year, it’s essential to watch for signs they might be having trouble seeing. These can include the following:

  • Headaches or fatigue
  • Difficulty concentrating on their work
  • Short attention span
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Tilting their head to the side
  • Trouble following printed directions

A trip to the eye doctor is in order if you notice these signs. Of course, many of these symptoms can relate to other issues, but vision problems are one of the easiest challenges to rule in or out. Often, you’ll find that these symptoms go away once they have prescription lenses that help them see clearly.

Schedule Your Pediatric Eye Exam with Our Beaumont, TX, Optometrist

Whether it’s the beginning of the school year or halfway through it, our team is here to help ensure your child has an optimal vision. Call Lone Star Vision at (409) 896-5700 to make an appointment today.

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