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At Island Eye Care we believe children's vision and children's eye exams are just as important as adult exams. Sometimes children don't know how the world should look, so they might not be able to tell mom and dad there is a visual problem. Dr. Turner recommends thorough eye examinations for all children prior to starting school, ideally at the age of 3, then 5, then yearly visits. Dr. Turner is also an InfantSEE doctor, which allows all children under the age of 1 to have an eye exam at no cost to mom and dad. Children's eye exams will test for: visual acuity, eye muscle development, color vision, stereo or depth testing, focusing ability, and retinal health as well.
Expectant mother? Come in to the office at any time to discuss with Dr. T what to expect as a parent.
Click to read Dr. T's article on Children's Vision
Click to see Children's frame selection
Click for InfantSEE
Signs of potential vision problems in children include:
- Eye muscle development
- Focus ability
- Retinal condition
- Vision Acuity
- Squiting, closing or covering one eye
- Excessive blinking or rubbing of the eyes
- Tiring during school work
- Dislike and/or avoidance of close work
- Short attention span
- Placing head close to page when reading
- Losing place while reading or using finger to keep their place
- Complaints of headaches
- Turning or tilting head to one side
Dr. Turner can answer any questions that you may have about your child's eye health.
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