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Dr. David Steinberg recommends a first eye exam around age three and a half. Sometimes a “lazy eye” problem can be detected at this early age even when the eyes are not crossed.
Pediatric ophthalmology and the treatment of eye muscle problems have always been a focus of his practice. As a father, he understands the special needs of children with eye problems and patiently attends to them.
Clear vision and healthy eyes are important to a child’s overall health and well-being, and they can be directly related to their academic performance in school. Though vision screenings given at a child’s school each year may identify children who are at risk for problems with their vision, they do not test the overall health of the child’s eyes. A professional eye examination, performed by a certified eye doctor, tests vision while also evaluating the child’s eyes for more serious conditions and diseases.
Dr. Steinberg recommends a first eye exam around age three and a half. Sometimes a “lazy eye” problem can be detected at this early age even when the eyes are not crossed.
Pediatric ophthalmology and the treatment of eye muscle problems have always been a focus of his practice. As a father, he understands the special needs of children with eye problems and patiently attends to them.
Clear vision and healthy eyes are important to a child’s overall health and well-being, and they can be directly related to their academic performance in school. Though vision screenings given at a child’s school each year may identify children who are at risk for problems with their vision, they do not test the overall health of the child’s eyes. A professional eye examination, performed by a certified eye doctor, tests vision while also evaluating the child’s eyes for more serious conditions and diseases.
In addition to detecting vision problems, our eye examinations check for common childhood conditions such as:
These conditions are often present at birth as a result of genetic factors and should be treated early to reduce the risk of complications. Treatment may include glasses to improve focus or eye exercises to correct improper vision habits.
A comprehensive eye examination is essential in the diagnosis and treatment of vision problems, injury, and disease. Early detection allows for treatment to begin before the child experiences difficulties in school due to poor vision or before any permanent damage occurs.
Children’s eye examinations usually include tests for the following:
These vision aspects are assessed through traditional eye charts, including charts that use special symbols instead of letters for young children; retinoscopy, which shines a light into the eye to examine the retina; and random dot stereopsis, which uses dot patterns to detect any differences between the two eyes.
Older children may undergo testing similar to those tests used for adults, including:
After the exam and an accurate diagnosis, a treatment plan will be developed that may include:
