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Pediatric Eye Doctors Offering Children's Eye Exams in Kelowna
Our pediatric eye exams look beyond eyesight to assess how your child sees, focuses, and uses their eyes together.
Our pediatric eye doctors have advanced training in pediatrics and vision therapy, with exams tailored to your child’s age, development, and individual needs.
Common Children's Vision Problems We Help Manage
Children do not always recognize when something about their vision is difficult. A comprehensive eye exam can identify concerns and help determine the right next step.
We assess children for vision concerns, including:
Strabismus occurs when the eyes don’t align properly. One eye may turn in, out, up, or down, making it harder to form a single clear image. This can affect depth perception and lead to eye strain or double vision.
Early assessment helps guide treatment and protect long-term vision.
Amblyopia happens when one eye becomes weaker than the other. The brain begins to rely more on the stronger eye, which can reduce vision in the weaker eye over time.
Early detection is important, especially in younger children, when treatment is most effective.
Convergence Insufficiency (CI) affects how well the eyes work together at near distances. Children may experience headaches, eye strain, blurred vision, or trouble concentrating when reading.
This can impact school performance and is often managed with vision therapy or corrective lenses.
Myopia causes distant objects to appear blurry. It often develops in childhood and can progress over time. Higher levels of myopia are linked to increased risk of eye disease later in life.
Myopia management can help slow progression as your child grows.
What To Expect During a Pediatric Eye Exam
We tailor each exam to your child’s age, development, and comfort level. Using age-appropriate testing, we assess eyesight, focusing, eye coordination, and overall eye health, then explain what we find and any recommended next steps.
Eye Exams for Children with Diverse Abilities
Every child deserves an eye exam that works for them.
Our team has experience working with non-verbal children and children who may need more time or a different approach. We adapt the pace, communication, and testing to your child’s needs while completing as thorough an assessment as possible.
If Everything’s ‘Right There’… But They Still Can’t Find It
Let’s Make Sure Your Child Is Seeing Their Best. Schedule their Pediatric Eye Exam in Kelowna
If you have noticed changes in your child’s vision, visual comfort, or how they manage visually demanding tasks, a pediatric eye exam is a good place to start.
