Pediatric Eye Exams

With so much going on in your child’s life it can be difficult to keep up, but it’s important to make sure they can see the world in front of them as clearly as possible. Children should have their first eye exam around the age of six months. If the first exam shows their eyes are healthy, follow up with another appointment between the ages of 2 and 3 years.

Although many schools offer annual eye exams, they are not complete visual exams and may miss key measurements. If you notice your child is having trouble with their vision, schedule an appointment with Pine Creek Vision Clinic so the doctor can address the issue and get them back on track. As with most conditions, early detection can make the solution much easier than waiting to see the doctor and allowing the problem develop into something worse.

Pay attention to these five symptoms as they can be related to vision problems for children:

Rubbing the eyes
Excessive blinking
Frequent squinting
Regular headaches
Shutting one eye to focus

Even if eye problems do not run in the family and your child hasn’t displayed any of the symptoms above, they should visit the optometrist every year after the age of 3 to ensure their eyes are in good health. Pine Creek Vision Clinic can address any questions you have regarding your child’s first visit to the eye doctor before the appointment so they know exactly what to expect. Our eye exams are complete, the practice is comfortable, and the appointment will not take very long. Children need to experience their adventures in high definition and we are here to make sure they do!

If you have any questions about our services, please contact us today at (719) 594-2020.

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Who We Are

Pine Creek Vision Clinic is a husband and wife owned practice. Our goal is to provide the best quality eye care for everyone in the family. Drs. Johnston both see patients for comprehensive eye exams for glasses and contacts, but individually have sub-specialties to offer our patients. We strive to make everyone feel welcome, heard and like they are a part of our family here at Pine Creek Vision Clinic.