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How do you know when your child needs an eye exam? Dr. Ron Sealock, an experienced eye doctor, answers this question for parents and child caregivers often. From his office in Dothan, Alabama, Dr. Sealock discusses when it’s time to test your child’s eyesight.

Time for the First Eye Exam

When children are two to three years old, they should see an eye doctor for their first eye exam. However, when parents see signs of eye problems, they should seek eyesight testing for their children immediately. In fact, a baby’s eyesight can be tested a matter of weeks after birth.

Eye Development

eye exam From birth until age three, the retinas of babies and toddlers develop quickly. The pace slows from that point; by age eight, the maturing process is completed. Children should have their vision tested every one to two years to ensure problems are detected early. If eye problems arise, they can be corrected most easily and effectively when diagnosed before the child’s eighth birthday. Resolving eyesight problems becomes less likely when children are beyond eight years old.   

Signs of Eye Problems

When parents notice their children squinting, sitting too close to the TV, or having difficulty reading, the children may have trouble seeing and need eyesight testing. Eye exams often reveal that wearing eyeglasses improves their vision, which helps them perform better at school. Eye doctors and parents find that making the change to wearing eyeglasses comes easier when children begin at a younger age.

Regular eye exams are vital to protecting your child’s good vision and maintaining eye health. To schedule an eye exam for your child, call Dr. Ron Sealock in Dothan, AL, at (334) 793-9607. Learn more about this experienced eye doctor by visiting his website, and get additional helpful information by reviewing the Google+ page.

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