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Children’s eye exams in Forest Hills
We welcome children of all ages for age-appropriate vision and eye health exams. A visit gives parents a clearer picture of their child’s vision, with time to discuss screening results, symptoms, or a changing prescription.
Request online with Weave. Your visit is scheduled once confirmed.
INFORMED, PERSONAL CARE
A visit built around your child.
Testing is adapted to your child’s age. An exam can include near and distance vision, focusing, eye alignment, and eye health. We’ll discuss the findings with you and explain any recommended next steps.
A screening and an eye exam have different roles
A vision screening helps identify children who may need further evaluation. A comprehensive eye exam looks more closely at vision and eye health. If your child was referred after a school or pediatrician’s screening, bring the results so the doctor can discuss the concern with you.
Your observations are part of the conversation
Tell us if your child is squinting to see distant objects, having difficulty seeing the classroom board, or reporting a change in vision. These observations do not diagnose an eye condition, but they help explain why you are seeking care.
Testing that meets your child where they are
Children do not need to know the alphabet to have their eyes examined. Testing is adapted to age and ability and may assess distance and near vision, focusing, eye alignment, and eye health. Let the team know about any communication or support needs when you request the visit.
When a prescription keeps changing
If your child is becoming more nearsighted, ask about myopia management. Bring earlier prescriptions if you have them. Your doctor can review changes over time and discuss whether additional evaluation or a treatment approach is appropriate.
Before your visit
Bring your child’s glasses, relevant medical history, and any notes from school or a recent vision screening. Let us know about symptoms or concerns when arranging the visit.
Your first-visit checklistFurther reading: AAPOS: understanding children’s vision screening.
GOOD QUESTIONS
What would you
like to know?
For questions about your own eyes, a conversation with the doctor is the next step.
No. Eye testing can be adapted for younger children. Let the office know your child’s age when requesting an appointment.
Yes. Ask about a myopia consultation if your child is becoming more nearsighted. The doctor can discuss appropriate options.
Bring current glasses, previous prescriptions, any screening referral, relevant medical history, and insurance cards. A parent or caregiver’s notes about symptoms or concerns are helpful.
Yes. A child does not need an existing prescription to have an eye exam. Tell the office your child’s age and the reason for the visit when requesting an appointment.
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