You don’t have to wait until your child can read an eye chart to start caring for their vision. Dr. Ame Cline provides pediatric eye exams starting around 6 months of age, with personalized care that grows with your child. We make visits comfortable for little ones while giving parents a clear picture of their child’s vision and eye health.
Children’s Eye Exams in Delaware, Ohio
When Should Your Child Have Their First Eye Exam?
Your child’s vision begins developing long before they start school. Eye exams during these early years give us an opportunity to evaluate how their eyes are developing and establish a healthy foundation for future care.
Our Delaware eye doctor welcomes babies beginning around six months old and continues caring for children through their school years, teens, and beyond. As your child grows, regular eye exams allow us to follow changes in their vision and eye health and recommend additional care when needed.
InfantSEE® Eye Exams in Delaware, OH
The Eye Care Studio participates in InfantSEE®, a public health program that provides a one-time, no-cost eye and vision assessment for infants between 6 and 12 months old, regardless of family income or access to insurance coverage.
Infant eye exams use age-appropriate techniques to evaluate vision and eye health during an important stage of development. It’s an easy way to give your little one an early start on lifelong eye care.
What Happens During a Pediatric Eye Exam?
Children experience eye exams differently at different ages. Dr. Cline adapts each visit to your child’s developmental stage and ability to participate. She creates a comfortable experience while gathering the information she needs about your child's vision and eye health.
A comprehensive children’s eye exam assesses:
- How clearly your child sees.
- Whether vision correction is needed.
- How the eyes work together.
- The overall health of their eyes.
We’ll also talk with you about any changes or concerns you’ve noticed at home or school and explain what we find.
Does My Child Need an Eye Exam After a Vision Screening?
Vision screenings can help flag children who may need additional evaluation, but they aren’t the same as a pediatric eye exam. An eye exam gives Dr. Cline an opportunity to look more closely at your child’s vision and eye health rather than relying on a screening result alone.
Even when your child hasn’t complained about their vision, regular eye care can help us follow changes as their eyes develop. After all, children don’t always know that what they’re seeing is different from what everyone else sees.
Signs Your Child May Need an Eye Exam
Changes in their habits or behavior can sometimes give parents important clues. You may want to schedule a children’s eye exam if you notice:
- Squinting or closing one eye to see.
- Frequently rubbing the eyes.
- Sitting unusually close to screens or other objects.
- Difficulty seeing things at a distance.
- Complaints of blurry or uncomfortable vision.
- New concerns about how your child is seeing at school or during everyday activities.
If something simply seems different, you don’t have to wait for your child’s next routine visit. We’re happy to take a closer look.
Pediatric Eye Care & Myopia Management
If your child is becoming more nearsighted, updating their glasses isn’t always the only option. The Eye Care Studio also provides myopia management for children whose nearsightedness is progressing.
Myopia management focuses on monitoring your child’s changing vision and, when appropriate, using evidence-based treatment options to help slow progression.
Family-Focused Pediatric Eye Care in Delaware, OH
From your baby’s first assessment to changing vision during the school years, The Eye Care Studio is here for the milestones in between. Dr. Cline combines modern eye care with a personal approach, helping children feel comfortable while making sure parents feel informed and involved.
And because we provide comprehensive care for infants, kids, adults, and seniors, your child doesn’t have to outgrow their eye doctor. They can simply grow with us.
Schedule Your Child’s Eye Exam in Delaware, OH
Give your child’s vision a healthy start with personalized pediatric eye care from Dr. Ame Cline. Schedule a pediatric eye exam at The Eye Care Studio in Delaware, Ohio, and make eye care part of their health routine.