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Pediatric Eye Exams: Building Brighter Futures through Better Vision

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Building lifelong enrichment and enhanced eyecare for the children of Austin.

Why Early Vision Care Matters

At the The Center for Vision Development, we believe every child deserves clear sight and the confidence that comes with it. Vision problems in children can impact more than just seeing clearly, they can severely impact their learning with 80% of learning in children being visual. Other than learning a child’s vision also affects their confidence, social interactions and overall quality of life. Our pediatric eye exams are designed to detect and address these issues early on, setting children on a path for brighter futures.

Our team, known as The Visionaries, specializes in personalized care tailored to each child’s unique needs. Whether it’s an initial check-up or a focused treatment plan, we take time to understand your child’s vision challenges and give them the treatment they deserve in a safe, warm and welcoming environment.

What to Expect During Your Child’s Eye Exam

Our pediatric exams go beyond basic vision tests. We assess a wide range of visual skills crucial to your child’s learning and development, including:

Visual acuity: Ensuring clear sight at all distances.

Tracking and focusing skills: Important for reading and eye-hand coordination.

Depth perception and eye alignment: Essential for sports, classroom participation, and more.

With advanced diagnostic technology and a kid-friendly approach, our team makes sure each child feels comfortable and involved. Children are often unable to articulate their vision issues because they have no idea that everyone doesn’t see the world in the same way they do. Our exams are here to take the guesswork out of pediatric eyecare and identify concerns early, such as strabismus (eye turns), amblyopia (lazy eye), and convergence insufficiency, which can often go unnoticed but have a big impact on school and daily life.

When Should Your Child Have an Eye Exam?

Routine eye exams should begin early. We recommend:

First exam at six months

Again at three years

Annually once your child starts school

Many issues are easier to correct when caught early, so consistent exams are key. We invite parents from Austin and surrounding communities to bring their children in to ensure their vision is on track.

Specialized Pediatric Vision Care Services

Our expertise in pediatric eye care goes beyond routine exams. We offer advanced vision therapy to address specific challenges and empower your young ones to navigate the world with better vision, improved academic performance and boosted confidence.

Vision Therapy for Learning Difficulties: Vision plays a major role in learning. Our custom therapy programs are designed to help children struggling with focus, reading, and other classroom tasks by improving essential visual skills.

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) and Strabismus (Eye Turn) Treatment: We use non-invasive techniques and specialized equipment to correct amblyopia and strabismus, helping children achieve clearer, more balanced vision.

Myopia Management: Nearsightedness (myopia) in children is on the rise. Our myopia management programs, which include Ortho-K lenses and specialized contact lenses, work to slow the progression of myopia, protecting children’s vision long-term.

Join Our Visionary Family

We understand that every child’s journey to clear vision is unique. Dr. Dr. Denise Smith and her team are deeply committed to giving your child the best start possible with customized vision care that sees beyond the basics. From friendly, engaging exams to life-changing therapy programs, we’re here to guide your child toward a brighter, clearer future.

Ready to see and feel the difference specialized care can make? Join our community to witness the miraculous power of quality eyecare.

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  • This service offers early detection of potential eye and vision problems at no cost regardless of income or ability to pay. It is a one-time, comprehensive eye and vision assessment for babies, usually conducted between the ages of 6 and 12 months.
  • Certain types of contact lenses and eyeglasses may play a role in slowing the progression of myopia, or nearsightedness.
  • Knowing the expected milestones of your baby's vision development during their first year of life can ensure your child is seeing properly and enjoying their world to the fullest.
  • How often should your child's eyes be examined? What's the difference between a school vision screening and a comprehensive eye exam? and more.
  • An individualized program of eye exercises and other methods can treat non-refractive vision problems such as eye alignment and lazy eye.
  • Vision plays a crucial role throughout childhood and beyond. Many parents don't understand how vision helps their children develop appropriately.