Children’s Eye Exams in Yorba Linda

Your child’s eye exam frequency will depend on certain visual milestones, age, and risk factors. For low-risk or asymptomatic kids, we align with the following guidelines set out by the American Optometric Association:

• 0 to 2 years old: Baby’s first eye exam should be done between 6 to 12 months
• 3 to 5 years old: Have at least 1 eye exam during this period
• 6 to 17 years old: Have at least 1 eye exam per year

We may recommend more frequent eye exams for children with risk factors like a family history of eye disease, dealing with a high refractive error, and other factors. This way, we can detect and monitor changes to their vision as they happen rather than waiting until they become a problem.

A kid’s eye exam is much more thorough than a vision screening. We’ll perform a series of tests based on their age and do a comprehensive assessment of your child’s overall eye health to ensure their eyes are developing properly. No matter what age our patients are, we consider all individual factors and create a treatment plan based on their needs.

Some of the most common pediatric eye conditions we see include:

• Refractive errors, such as myopia (nearsightedness) that affect distance vision
• Amblyopia (lazy eye): develops when there’s a malfunction between the brain and one eye
• Strabismus (crossed eyes): develops due to poor eye muscle coordination and control
• Conjunctivitis (pink eye): an infection or inflammation on the inner margin of the eyelid

If you’re worried that your child may have a vision issue, or if you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We’re glad to assist you in finding suitable solutions to improve your child’s visual abilities.