Appropriate vision care during childhood will impact healthy eyes and vision for a lifetime. The eye doctors at Iowa EyeCare agree with the American Optometric Association in that you should take your child to their first eye examination at six months of age, even if no eye or vision problems are suspected.
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Proper child development begins with healthy eyes. An undiagnosed vision problem may be the reason why your child is having problems focusing on a task or having trouble in school. Even if your child has 20/20 acuity or has been screened at school, there may be an underlying vision problem. The eye doctors at Iowa EyeCare are experts at diagnosing problems related to ocular motility, amblyopia, lazy eye, strabismus or crossed eyes.
The first year of life is a crucial time for eye and vision development. Your child's vision examination will include tests for nearsightedness, farsightedness, crossed-eyes and lazy eye. The eye doctors at Iowa EyeCare will also look for signs of congenital cataracts, congenital glaucoma, and retinoblastoma (a type of childhood eye cancer).
Iowa EyeCare has eye glasses that are designed just for kids. Always keep in mind that it is best to choose the type of eyeglass lens before picking a frame. Our frames and lenses are durable and safe. Frames come in many brands and styles. Shopping for children's glasses can be a lot of fun for both the child and the parent. Don't forget about sunglasses for your kids. UV light from the sun can cause lifelong damage to the eyes.
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