We use handheld, non-invasive tools to examine infants, often while they stay comfortable in a car seat or stroller. We screen for major conditions such as retinoblastoma, droopy eyelids, and congenital issues, and assess the development of the visual system. The exam is painless and usually takes under 10 minutes.

First exam 6–12 months then annual exams from ages 1–18. Regular testing ensures both eyes are developing properly and working together. We use games, pictures, and digital tools to assess vision, depth perception, color vision, and focusing ability

A common misconception is that wearing glasses will worsen a child’s vision. In fact, the opposite is true. Reliable studies show that myopia (nearsightedness) progresses faster when left uncorrected. Myopia is caused by the excessive elongation of the eyeball, which won’t slow down without full correction. Similarly, uncorrected farsightedness or astigmatism can lead to eye fatigue, squinting, and blurry vision, which may negatively affect school performance and learning. Fortunately with recent advances we now have methods to help slow the progression of nearsightedness called myopia control.

Kids often don’t realize they have a problem, especially if one eye is stronger than the other. We’ve seen children with correctable vision equivalent to legal blindness in one eye who never knew. 80% of learning is visual, so even subtle issues can impact school success. Early exams can also catch lazy eye (amblyopia), which ideally should be caught by age 8 to avoid permanent vision loss. Having both eyes work together provides 40% better vision and is critical for depth perception and hand-eye coordination. A comprehensive eye exam is also vital to screen for both eye diseases and systemic conditions that may not have any obvious symptoms.

When needed, visual field testing checks for neurological conditions or helps meet vision requirements for licensing in later years.