How to know when your child needs glasses.
Q: When is the right age for children to have a proper eye exam?
A: Dr. Super has examined children as young as newborns however we typically recommend that children come in for their first comprehensive eye exam around the time they’re starting school – say 4 or 5 years old.
Please note that a comprehensive eye exam is very different than the basic vision test your pediatrician might do. An optometrist like Dr. Super uses state of the art equipment to scan eyes for medical health in addition to being able to detect some learning disabilities, and to provide more accurate vision assessments.
Q: How long does the initial exam take?
A: An initial comprehensive eye exam typically takes about 30 minutes to an hour. (more…)
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