When it comes to caring for your child, you want the best. We know the difference comprehensive eye care can make in your child's education and overall development. That's why we take pediatric optometry seriously, ensuring that every child who comes to our office receives the high-quality testing and care they need. Vision Solutions provides optometry services for patients of all ages, including children. If you are looking for child eye care in San Diego, here are some of the benefits of visiting our clinic.

Vision Screenings and Exams

We provide comprehensive vision exams for children, helping them improve their visual acuity, eye function, focusing, and more. We use the information gained during the exam to determine if your child would benefit from treatment options, such as myopia control, orthokeratology, corrective lenses or vision therapy. All children have their axial length measured at their comprehensive eye exams to monitor if the growth of their eyes is at a normal pace or if the growth is abnormally fast. This rapid growth can increase their risk of advancing myopia.

Common Childhood Vision Issues

We treat common pediatric vision issues, such as refractive errors. Refractive errors in children include myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. Depending on your child’s refractive issue there are many different recommendations for treatment. Children who are myopic will need intervention to stop the progression of this debilitating condition. We may suggest forms of myopia control including overnight orthokeratology, special multifocal contact lenses, or atropine treatment as well as lifestyle adjustments. For a significantly hyperopic child glasses are sometimes difficult to wear since they are heavy and can make things look distorted. We may suggest daily contact lens wear for good vision and hygiene. Some children just need glasses for certain activities to allow them to read more comfortably.

Other common issues children may experience include amblyopia, strabismus (lazy eye), color blindness, and difficulty tracking or focusing. If you notice signs of a potential vision issue or eye disorder, make an appointment with Dr. Peters as soon as possible.

Child Vision Safety

Educational appointments can also help your child learn more about vision issues and taking care of their eyes. Children playing sports may need safety eyewear. They are also educated on paying attention to how much screen time they have during the day and night. We always suggest limiting electronics time and spending more time outdoors.

Visit Us for Pediatric Optometry Care in San Diego

Vision Solutions Optometry provides eye care services for children in San Diego and La Mesa area. We are dedicated to helping our young patients maintain their vision and eye health throughout their developmental years. If you are ready to book your child's appointment, call our office today.