Children's Eye Exams in Oviedo, FL

Signs to look out for include:

• Red or crusty eyelids, which could be a sign of an eye infection.
• Constantly watery eyes, which could indicate a blocked tear duct, causing your child’s eyes to tear excessively to try and compensate.
• Constant eye turning, which could mean there is a problem with eye muscle control.
• Extreme sensitivity to light, which could be a sign of high pressure inside the eye (high intraocular pressure).
• A white spot in your child’s pupil, which might indicate eye cancer.

If you notice any of these symptoms in your child, you should see an optometrist immediately.

There are many things that you, as a parent, can do to help your child’s eyes develop properly as they grow. Visit the AOA website to learn more.

At this time in your child’s life, they will be perfecting the visual skills they learned during infancy and developing new ones. This is also the time when problems such as crossed eyes or lazy eyes can develop, including vision issues related to color, shape, or number identification.

If you notice that your child:

• Sits too close to the TV
• Is squinting, tilting their head
• Frequently covers or rubs their eyes
• Has difficulty with activities involving hand-eye coordination
• Avoids activities like coloring or assembling puzzles,

It may suggest that they are exhibiting vision problems. If you suspect something is wrong, it is important to book an appointment with your optometrist, so your child can receive timely and proper care.

As your child starts school, they are going to be relying on their vision a lot to help them learn. At this stage in your child’s life, vision problems become more complex, and if their visual skills are poorly developed, this could lead to issues with learning comprehension, which can cause undue stress and lead to loss of self-confidence.

If your child ever complains about:

• Excessive fatigue
• Discomfort
• Headaches
• Double vision

Or you notice that they often:

• Cover one of their eyes
• Squint
• Hold reading materials too closely
• Often lose place while reading
• Have difficulty remembering what they read
• Avoid reading altogether

There may be issues with your child’s vision.

Vision is complicated, so please keep in mind that your child may have 20/20 vision but still have eye or vision problems related to focusing, tracking, or coordination. Visit the AOA to learn more about what to watch for.

We offer comprehensive eye exams for children that will assess your child’s vision and look for any signs of potential eye or vision problems. You can trust your child’s eye health to our team of caring and experienced eye care professionals.

Book your child’s appointment at the Eye Avenue today!

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