The importance of identifying vision disorders in children is a top priority in our office. A child should receive his/her first comprehensive exam around the age of 4. Curative rates are much higher when problems are discovered at an early age. Amblyopia (also called "lazy eye") affects approximately 2% of children and is the leading cause of vision loss in this population. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment will often yield an excellent outcome. In addition to amblyopia, we also test for muscle imbalances, binocular disorders, accommodative (or focusing) disorders and refractive errors.

The exam itself is different from an adult's exam. Many times there is more of an emphasis on objective tests than subjective tests. Initially, we will perform a visual screening using pieces of equipment that are actually fun for the child. This "visual profile" helps the doctor target the exam toward specific areas that may need further attention. Eye drops may or may not be given on the first encounter. Just getting your child comfortable in the office surroundings initially is very important. If a second visit is necessary to give eye drops, the child is usually much calmer and the results more accurate and reliable. A case summation is given to the parent at the end of the testing as well as the suggested treatment plan.

With the sophisticated state of the art computerized equipment of today and 20 years plus of experience, my trained staff and I will deliver the comprehensive eyecare your child needs. If a referral to another pediatric vision specialist is needed, we will assist you.