Vision Screening
Pediatricians in Houston, Texas
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When you identify vision problems in the earliest stages, you have increased chances of correcting and managing them. At Katy Pediatric Associates, we offer the most comprehensive and accurate vision screening tests for your child. Our seasoned team of compassionate pediatricians will carefully assess your child’s vision in Houston, Texas.
Why Are Vision Screenings Important?
If you would like to catch any vision problems your child might have and avoid long-term impacts on their eye health, vision screenings are the way to go. Pediatric vision exams are specially made to keep your kid comfortable, while also checking for signs of vision issues at the earliest stages.
Some of the conditions a vision screening can detect are:
- Refractive errors
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Pediatric cataracts
- Strabismus
- Conjunctivitis
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Blocked tear ducts
- And more
The key in these cases is to catch the problem as soon as possible, so you have more treatment options available. With a prompt and right approach, they can be corrected and/or managed.
When To Take My Child to a Vision Screening?
Generally speaking, vision screenings are part of routine pediatric visits. However, under certain circumstances, you might want to schedule a special exam in order to identify and/or rule out eye conditions.
It’s important to be aware of certain behaviors or movements your child might do in order to identify potential vision issues, as they often don’t know how to properly communicate if there’s a problem—or they might not even know there’s one.
If you see that your kid is constantly:
- Squinting
- Covering or rubbing one eye
- Holding objects too close to their face
- Tilting their head
- Tripping
- Blinking excessively
- Having trouble tracking objects
Older children might also express difficulty while reading or frequent headaches. You might want to follow up or check this information with your kid’s school teacher, as they might have more opportunities to identify issues with their performance.
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What To Expect During a Vision Exam at Katy Pediatrics
When you get to your vision screening appointment at Katy Pediatric Associates, your provider will physically examine your child’s eyes to track their movements and see if there are any signs of misalignment.
After that, they will perform a variety of screening tests, such as the Snellen visual acuity test, in which your child will read letters from a chart. You can address any additional concerns and go over your or your family’s history of eye health.
When necessary, your pediatrician will make a referral with an ophthalmologist for additional evaluations or treatment.
Your Trusted Pediatric Practice
Apart from monitoring your child’s overall eye health, at our pediatric practice, we will work with your family to treat and adapt to new challenges. We offer a variety of vision screening tests to assess your child’s eyes and provide the best available treatment.
At Katy Pediatric Associates, we are here for you and your family through challenging development periods. To learn more about pediatric vision exams in Houston, Texas, schedule your visit by calling 281-492-7676 or send us a message online today.