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When is a suitable time for a child’s first eye exam?
- The American Optometric Association recommends a child's first eye exam at six months. Dim reflexes and eye misalignment can necessitate the need for early examination and treatment. Eye problems like poor fixation or tracking should be evaluated as a timely intervention may improve a child’s visual outcome. Eye crossing or drifting, known as strabismus, may have a much higher success rate when treated early. If your child is having trouble seeing objects of interest, an eye examination is warranted.

Does my child need an eye exam if they see well inside and outside the home?
- Some pre-school children may have good development of vision in one eye and poor vision in the other, this condition is called amblyopia. Around 6% of children may have amblyopia that responds better to early treatment. It's often hard to tell whether these children have poor vision in one eye because the other eye tends to compensate. The child may 'feel' like they have good vision, as the other eye becomes more at risk for amblyopia (or a lazy eye). After the initial 6-month eye examination, children should have a comprehensive eye examination every year to check vision, even if the child or parent feels vision is good.

What if my family is primarily near-sighted?
- Myopia (near-sightedness) is becoming more common and frequent in our community. We now have multiple FDA-approved interventions to slow down nearsightedness and reduce the rate of your myopic child’s progression. Many clinicians and scientists have found various causes of myopia onset and several means of correcting myopia. Most eyecare specialists still recommend good visual hygiene, which includes limiting electronic devices early in development and increasing time spent outdoors as two good interventions to reduce the onset of myopia.
  
  As you continue to nurture and support your child’s growth, remember that an investment in their eye health is an investment in their overall success. Regular eye check-ups, attentive observation, and an open line of communication with your pediatric eye care specialist can make all the difference in ensuring that your child’s world remains bright, clear, and full of endless possibilities.

How can I stop glare at night or when using a computer?
- There can be many causes of this condition. However, this problem can often be alleviated, or even dismissed, using "AR" (Anti-Reflective) Lenses. First and foremost, annual or semi-annual eye exams are the ONLY avenue to improve your eye health and the ONLY resource to ascertain the correct reason or cause for any eye ailment!

How often should my child get new glasses?
- For most, once a year makes sense. Given that children are always growing and sometimes rough on their glasses, we recommend a yearly exam and pair of glasses for those with a prescription.

What size frame is my child?
- Unfortunately, not all frame designers follow a standard of sizing. While some frames sized 50 might fit a 6-year-old, some other designers' frames in the same size will be way too big. We recommend having your child try the frames on their face to ascertain the perfect frame fit.