Eye Exams

Good vision is pivotal to a child’s development and learning.  Children are often unable to detect or communicate how they are seeing and have no idea what “normal” vision looks like.  Uncorrected blurred vision in children can lead to permanently decreased vision (called amblyopia), as their brains never fully develop and function with good vision.  While vision screenings performed at the pediatrician’s office are sufficient in infants and toddlers, The American Academy of Ophthalmology suggests that a child has their first comprehensive eye exam between the ages of 3 and 5, and then at least every other year from ages 5 to 18.

We know that eye exams can be stressful for both parents and children, so at Savannah Family Eye Care, we make the child’s comfort a top priority.  We do not perform the dreaded “air puff” test and instead use the iCare tonometer, which gets accurate eye pressure readings without any discomfort.  We also offer Optomap Retinal Imaging, which assesses the internal health of the eyes in a quick photo.  Our staff enjoys working with children, so we will make the experience as fun and positive as possible.