Pediatric Eye Exam in Plano, TX

What We Evaluate During a Pediatric Eye Exam

A pediatric eye exam is tailored to your child’s age and ability to participate in testing. We assess visual clarity, refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, as well as eye alignment, focusing, tracking, and overall eye health. For younger children, age-appropriate testing allows us to evaluate visual function even before they can read an eye chart.

Signs Your Child May Have a Vision Problem

Children do not always recognize or explain changes in their vision. Parents should consider scheduling a pediatric eye exam if they notice:

• Squinting to see objects at a distance

• Sitting close to the television or holding devices close to the face

• Complaints of blurry vision, headaches, or eye strain

• Losing their place while reading

• Avoiding reading, drawing, or other visually demanding activities

• Turning or tilting the head when looking at objects
  
  

These symptoms can be associated with refractive errors, eye coordination concerns, or other vision problems that should be properly evaluated.

Supporting Vision Through Every Stage of Childhood

A child’s vision can change as their eyes grow and their visual demands increase. At our Plano office, we use pediatric eye exams to monitor these changes and determine whether glasses, contact lenses, additional testing, or continued observation is appropriate. The recommended frequency of examinations depends on your child’s age, vision needs, medical history, and previous exam findings.

Monitoring Myopia in Children

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, causes distant objects to appear blurry and commonly develops during childhood. When a child has myopia, we monitor prescription changes and eye development over time rather than focusing only on providing clearer distance vision.

If we see that your child’s nearsightedness is progressing, we can discuss myopia management. Our approach is personalized based on your child’s examination findings, age, lifestyle, and comfort level. Myopia management is designed to help slow the progression of nearsightedness and requires consistent follow-up so we can monitor changes and adjust the treatment plan when needed.

Schedule a Pediatric Eye Exam in Plano, TX

If your child is showing signs of nearsightedness or experiencing changes in their vision, schedule a pediatric eye evaluation with Lone Star Vision for personalized care and guidance.

Lone Star Vision
5044 Tennyson Rd, Suite B
Plano, TX 75024
Phone: (972) 378-4104