An early eye exam is just as important for young children as a visit to the pediatrician. Dr. Ron Sealock of Dothan, AL, offers professional eye care for the entire family, including kids. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), kids should have a first eye exam at six months. From this point on, regular eye exams are a must. No matter what their age, Dr. Ron Sealock’s gentle and compassionate approach makes kids feel at ease.

Read on to find out why eye exams are a must for young kids:

• Ensure Healthy Vision: Eye exams can identify nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. All of these issues can be simply fixed with prescription glasses. An eye doctor can also catch early signs of a lazy eye, which can be combated simply by placing an eye patch over the healthy eye, forcing the muscles of the weaker eye to work harder and grow stronger.
• Improve Quality Of Life: Early treatment of vision problems such as those described above can keep them from becoming more serious later in life. Healthy vision is also important for kids, so they can do their best in school without straining to read far away signs or chalkboards. Good vision is also integral to good hand-eye coordination, which can be essential for kids who want to play sports.
• Combat Social Stigma: Some states require a mandatory eye exam for all children entering school for the first time. Even if it’s not mandatory in your state, your child should get an eye exam before starting school. Not only is good vision important for success in school and related activities, but you can also save your child some potential grief by outfitting them with glasses (if needed) before school starts. If your child has to transition to wearing glasses in the middle of the school year, the new look can inspire teasing from classmates. Your child will likely have an easier time if they already have glasses at the start of the year.

If you have a baby or young child in need of an eye exam, Dr. Sealock is happy to help. Dothan’s favorite eye doctor is passionate about excellent eye care and his goal is to help patients, young and old, achieve outstanding eye health and good vision. Visit the eye doctor’s website, or call (334) 793-9607 to make an appointment. 

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