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Pediatric Eye Care services offered in Valley Stream, NY
Seeing clearly is vital to enhance learning and childhood development. At Vistasite Eye Care of Valley Stream in Valley Stream, New York, board-certified optometrist Yuliya Bababekova, OD, and her team offer comprehensive pediatric eye care services for children and teenagers. Schedule an eye exam by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.
Pediatric Eye Care Q & A
What is pediatric eye care?
Pediatric eye care at Vistasite Eye Care of Valley Stream consists of eye exams and vision screenings that detect potential vision issues or eye diseases before they cause problems in children. The practice provides an array of tests that offer accurate diagnoses and ensure optimal eye health.
How often should I schedule pediatric eye care visits?
Schedule a child’s first eye exam at about six months old and again at ages 3, 6, and every two years after they begin school. Schedule an eye exam for your child whenever they experience eye allergies, dry eyes, red eyes, eye pain, eye injuries, or blurry vision.
If your child wears contacts or glasses, they may need annual (yearly) eye exams to ensure their method of vision correction is effective.
What are signs my child may have vision issues?
Common signs of vision problems include:
- Squinting
- Headaches
- Eye strain
- Holding books close to your face
- Rubbing your eyes continuously
- Not being able to see the chalkboard at school
Your child’s teacher may notice they struggle to see clearly at school. They let you know if your child fails an eye exam during school and requires further evaluation.
What does a pediatric eye care appointment consist of?
Pediatric eye care appointments at Vistasite Eye Care of Valley Stream consist of a review of your child’s medical and eye health history, a discussion of their symptoms, vision screening, and a comprehensive eye exam.
An optometrist assesses your child’s near and far vision. They read letters and numbers from an eye chart and look through various lenses to determine if they would benefit from contact lenses or glasses. Their provider also examines their eyes using a specialized light and may complete tests that screen for eye diseases.
If your child needs contact lenses or eyeglasses, Vistasite Eye Care of Valley Stream determines their vision prescription to create custom-fitted vision correction. Your child or teenager can choose their eyeglass frames. If they need contacts, their optometrist demonstrates how to wear them.
The Vistasite Eye Care of Valley Stream team checks your child’s eyesight again when wearing contacts or glasses to ensure perfect vision.
Contact the Vistasite Eye Care of Valley Stream office anytime with concerns or questions about your child’s eye health or vision. Schedule a pediatric eye care appointment at Vistasite Eye Care of Valley Stream by phone or online today.