Pediatric Eye Care

Pediatric eye care is essential for monitoring and maintaining your child's vision as they grow. Early detection of vision problems can lead to effective treatment, helping your child see clearly and excel in academics and social activities. Before you visit AB Vision Eye Care in Kingston and Linstead, Jamaica, learn what to expect during your child’s appointment below:

Comprehensive Eye Exam

A pediatric eye exam is very similar to an adult eye exam, just tailored to your child’s needs. Our ophthalmologist will assess your child’s vision and evaluate their eye alignment, focusing ability, and coordination. We’ll We will also examine the eyes and conduct an internal eye health assessment. Based on the results, we can determine if your child needs vision correction or treatment.

Assessing the Need for Eyeglasses

Our ophthalmologist will evaluate if your child needs prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Eyeglasses help improve blurry vision so your child can see clearly. We will take precise measurements of your child’s eyes to determine the appropriate lens prescription for eyeglasses.

Contact Lens Exam

Once your child is old enough, we can perform a contact lens exam to fit them for contact lenses. After determining the right contact lens power, our eye doctor will have your child try on different brands and types to find the most comfortable fit. We will also provide instruction on proper insertion, removal, and contact lens care.

Evaluating Eye Coordination

Eye coordination skills like tracking, depth perception, and eye teaming will also be checked. Weakness in these areas can contribute to problems such as lazy eye. Our ophthalmologist will have your child follow objects moving side to side, up and down, and on a diagonal to evaluate tracking. Additionally, 3D vision tests will assess depth perception.

Complete Eye Health Assessment

A pediatric eye exam typically involves checking your child’s eyes for any signs of disease or abnormalities. We will use eyedrops dilate the pupils, allowing us to get a clear view inside the eyes. Our doctor will then examine for any issues such as nearsightedness, cataracts, eye allergies, or amblyopia.

Schedule a Pediatric Eye Exam Today

At AB Vision Eye Care in Kingston and Linstead, Jamaica, Dr. Mattis and her team provide caring, patient-centered vision services for kids. Whether your child needs a routine eye exam or new eyeglasses, we are here to help. To schedule your appointment, call our Kingston office at (876) 920-3600 or our Linstead location at (876) 903-3238. When you’re seeking an ophthalmologist near you, we are ready to assist!