An early examination of your children’s eyes can help detect vision problems that could interfere with their academic life and development. Consistent eye exams from a young age build good habits and ensure healthy vision, which can make all the difference in your child's early growth.
To support their long-term eye health, we proudly offer a variety of myopia management solutions. Ensuring your children have all the visual tools they need to succeed is a major goal for our dedicated team at Vision North.
“It is estimated that upwards of 80 percent of what your children learn at school is presented visually. Healthy vision is vital in helping your children succeed and prevent unnecessary struggles.”
An eye exam looks a bit different under age 5. We use child-friendly tools to keep little ones comfortable.
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Alternative Charts
We may use an eye chart with symbols (squares, circles, apples) or numbers instead of letters.
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Retinoscopy
We may use retinoscopy, which involves shining a light into the eye to observe a reflection that helps us assess for significant refractive error.
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3D Vision
We may use special tests such as Random Dot Stereopsis which is a test with special patterns of dots and 3D glasses to evaluate depth perception.
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Encouragement
We may need to encourage the patient with prizes (toys and stickers).