How Safe Are Pediatric Eye Exams

If you’re preparing to take your child to see the eye doctor for the first time, you might be wondering if this visit will be safe – which is perfectly understandable. As a parent, you want to protect your child from harm. To answer your question and ease your mind, our team at Andrew Stone Optometry has put together this short guide.

What Happens During Pediatric Eye Exams?

If you’ve ever been to an optometry specialist yourself, you have experienced much of what your child will experience. Adult exams and pediatric exams are very much alike.

You’ll be asked several questions to help your child’s eye doctor get a sense of their medical and visual health. Your child will then be given tests to check their refraction and visual acuity with either letters or pictures according to their age. Your optometry specialist will also take a look inside your child’s eye to check for any damage or potential issues with their eye structure.

None of these tests are painful. However, your child’s eyes might need to be dilated for clearer test results. The eye drops can sting a bit, which might be uncomfortable. Your eye doctor will discuss this with you if it’s necessary.

After testing is complete, the eye doctor will determine if your child needs corrective lenses. If so, your child will look through different lenses until the proper prescription is determined. Then, glasses or contacts can be ordered according to their needs and preferences. As you can see, pediatric eye exams are generally safe and harmless. The most uncomfortable part is typically if dilation is needed.

Schedule Pediatric Eye Exams in Columbia, MO

If you have any further questions or need to schedule an eye exam, don’t hesitate to give our team a call. You can reach Andrew Stone Optometry by calling our team today at (573) 445-7750 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.