Research shows that untreated vision disorders are the number one disabling condition of children, and as many as one in four children are at risk for vision problems that cause difficulty and frustration in school. Parents are encouraged to focus on children’s eye care by taking them for regular examinations. Most children are responsive to treatment if it is diagnosed early.

All About Vision recommends the following frequency for children’s exams:
Birth to 2 years > Every 6 months
2 – 5 years > At 3 years of age
6 – 18 years > Before first grade and every two years thereafter
Children who wear eyeglasses or contacts > Annually

What do they test for?
As an infant, our doctors check for farsightedness, nearsightedness, astigmatism, amblyopis, eye movement ability, how the eye reacts to light changes, alignment of the eye, and other common eye conditions.

Kids Frames

We offer a variety of children’s frames designed to fit your child’s style. Our certified technicians will help guide you to a pair that is both comfortable and functional for your child’s daily activities. Here are some things to consider when purchasing frames for your child:
• Consider purchasing plastic frames for younger children that come with spring hinges, which allow for more bend in the earpieces. These frames are good for the not so gentle child
• Buying frames with adjustable nose pieces are good for young children, as their noses have not fully developed yet
• If you have a very active child, cable temples, earpieces that wrap around the ear, would be a good choice because they do not slide off very easily.
• Fashion is also important to many children. If they are uncomfortable wearing their frames, allow them as much input on the purchase as possible. Fashions fade quickly, so we suggest choosing a simple, classic style.

Specs 4 Us

Instyle Eye Wear has specialty frames to improve the sight and quality of life for your special child. In partnership with Specs 4 Us, Instyle provides superior precision eyewear at a reasonable price. These frames a specially designed adjustable nosepiece and temples (ear pieces) that keep the glasses from constantly slipping. Our certified technicians will help you find the perfect fit for your child.

Learn more at www.specs4us.com

Sports-Related Eye Injuries

Sports are a great way for your child to meet friends, develop skills, and most importantly – have fun! It is also important to be aware of the risks involved with them. A sports-related injury is reported every 13 minutes in the United States. Here are some important do’s and don’ts of caring for a child’s eye injury:

DON’T
Don’t remove any foreign objects that are stuck in the eye
Don’t wash out the eye when dealing with cuts or punctures to the eye
Don’t attempt to self-medicate. Stay away from applying ointments or taking any medications
Do no rub the eye, as it may cause more damage

DO
Do protect the eye from further damage by applying a patch to act as a shield
Do bandage any cuts around the eye to prevent contamination or infection
Do flush the eye with water to remove any debris or foreign substances
Do use a cold compress to treat a blunt trauma injury such as a black eye