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| Dr. Tineke Chan, M.D. |
When to Have Kids’ Eye Exams
As both a parent of small kids and a
pediatric ophthalmologist I am pretty sensitive to the need for parents to
understand when to have their children’s eyes screened and checked for
problems. In my daily schedule of patients for eye problems, parents ask me
about when to have eye exams for kids all the time. The American Academy of
Pediatrics and the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommend that your
child's eyes be screened for problems at birth, by 6 months of age, at 3 to 4
years of age, at 5 years of age, and every following year. Getting your kids eyes checked and screened
regularly is critical for finding any issues that should be caught and treated
early. In most instances it may not actually be necessary for your child to
have an exam with an eye doctor, as your pediatrician can do the initial
screenings at the routine well child visits. However, for preemies or if there
is any family history of childhood eye problems it’s probably a good idea to
bring them in to see us, and we might recommend more frequent or more detailed
exams
If you or someone you know has
questions or concerns about childrens eye problems or needs a kids eye exam,
please call Doctor &
Associates-203-227-4113, visit Doctor
& Associates, Google+ or
facebook.com/doctorandassociates to schedule an appointment.
Doctor & Associates offices
are located at 129 Kings Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880, 195
Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897 and 148 East Avenue, Norwalk,
Connecticut 06851.
