Pediatric eye exams – friendly and personalized
Children’s eyes and their visual system are not the same as that of an adult, and they need specialized eye care from an eye doctor who is knowledgeable about kids’ vision issues. At Bethesda Vision Care, we are experts in examining and treating eyes of all ages. To give your child a great eye care experience, call to book a pediatric eye exam with our optometrist in Bethesda and Chevy Chase, Maryland .
Kids’ eye exams look at more than vision
When our eye doctor in Chevy Chase, Maryland , checks your child’s eyes, we inspect more than just visual acuity. That’s because even with 20/20 vision, there are many common and uncommon vision conditions that kids can have – and only a comprehensive eye exam can uncover the signs.
Eye exams in our Chevy Chase optometrist’s office are quick and painless. We will assess refraction to diagnose nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, as well as screen all functional vision skills to detect problems such as amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (misaligned eyes), and difficulty with accommodation (focusing). Using high-powered magnification, we will also check eye health by inspecting the tissues at the back of the eye.
The danger of delaying pediatric eye exams
When left undetected or untreated, many common kids’ vision conditions can interfere drastically with their performance learning in the classroom, playing on the sports field, and socializing with friends. This can lead to feelings of insecurity and low self-esteem, which is why we strongly encourage all parents not to wait until there is a problem! Contact our office to book routine eye exams for your children of all ages.
Every eye exam by our Chevy Chase eye doctor is individualized to address your child’s unique requirements, based on age and developmental stage. From infants through teens, we welcome all kids – and we always use age-appropriate diagnostics and a gentle manner. We’ll provide you with personalized instructions about how often to schedule check-ups for each kid.
Warning signs for parents to watch out for
Now that we’ve underscored the importance of bringing your child for regular eye exams, it’s also important to be aware of warning signs that indicate your child needs an immediate eye exam. Many typical pediatric eye conditions present symptoms that should be assessed by our Bethesda optometrist. These signs include:
- Excessive blinking
- Wandering eye, or crossed eyes
- Squinting, or closing one eye to see
- Frequent eye rubbing
- Head tilting or turning
- Inability to hold a steady gaze
- Droopy eyelid
- Poor tracking skills
Vision correction for kids – our outstanding optical collection
If your child needs vision correction, we’re sure you’ll find a pair of eyeglasses in our Chevy Chase, Maryland , optometrist’s office to please! Our team will show you the most suitable, stylish eyeglasses options to support your child’s vision prescription and match his or her taste in fashion. Kids can be very picky about their glasses, and if their frames don’t flow with their image, they simply won’t wear them. At Bethesda Vision Care, we feature a fabulous display of designs and colors for kids’ eyeglasses and sunglasses; pop in anytime with your child to see what we have to offer.
Contacts lenses fittings for children
When playing sports, eyeglasses can be inconvenient and uncomfortable. Also, many kids don’t like the way they look in glasses. That’s when contact lenses can be a great solution. Whatever the reason for wearing contacts, kids need to have their lenses fit precisely by our qualified Chevy Chase eye doctor. We are experienced in fitting contacts for all pediatric vision conditions, even the most complex, hard-to-fit prescriptions.
Kids’ eye care begins with you – the parent
We know how much you care about your child! Don’t risk compromising their learning, development, and eye health - contact Bethesda Vision Care to book a pediatric eye exam today.