Pediatric Eye Care in Germantown, TN and Surrounding Memphis Area
At The Optical Boutique Family Eyecare, we love kids! Good eye health starts young. Our children's vision services are among the finest in the Germantown and surrounding Memphis, Tennessee area. Don’t wait until a vision problem emerges. By having regular vision exams at an early age, you can help ensure that your child will enjoy a lifetime of clear vision.
Our doctors provide a child-friendly atmosphere.
- Infant eye exams (free for babies under 1 year old)
- Pediatric eye exams
- Children’s eyeglasses & contact lenses
- Orthokeratology (OrthoK)
- Myopia control options
Children might participate in school vision screenings. Even though these may detect certain common vision problems, more complex vision issues can go unnoticed. A comprehensive eye exam by a licensed eye doctor is the best way to accurately diagnose a range of common pediatric vision issues.
Early eye examinations are important because children need the following basic skills for learning: visual acuity at distance and near, proper eye teaming (binocular coordination), proper eye movements and tracking skills, and adequate focusing skills.
The American Optometric Association recommends that children have a comprehensive eye examination at 6 months of age. If no problems are detected, eye examinations are recommended every two years.
We carry a large selection of children’s frames – there is sure to be one your child will be happy to wear. Our trained opticians are experienced with fitting children. We also offer children’s contact lenses for age-appropriate use. Contact lenses can be an excellent option for children who are mature enough to ensure proper care, and for young athletes who wish to take the field or court without eyeglasses.
Eye Exams for Kids!
Your children are precious, and so is their eyesight. Start them off right with a visit to The Optical Boutique Family Eyecare. Email us or schedule an appointment with a top pediatric eye doctor in Germantown, TN and the surrounding Memphis area.
Child Vision & Learning
Did you know that 80% of everything a child learns, understands, and remembers is acquired through his or her visual system? Vision is very important in the learning process. What's worse is that one in four children have undiagnosed vision problems that affect their learning. Sometimes the problem is misdiagnosed as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), or dyslexia.
It is important that children receive comprehensive visual exams starting as early in life as possible. Vision screenings at school are not sufficient as a basis for diagnosing vision problems. A comprehensive exam may find a visual problem missed during screenings, and your eye doctor can recommend treatment. Your child may suffer from a visual issue if they exhibit any of the following characteristics:
- Struggles with reading
- Grows tired or frustrated with reading
- Can’t sit still or stay at a task for any length of time
- Reverses words, numbers, or letters
- Has difficulty remembering the spelling of words
- Frequently loses their place, skips words, or skips lines of text while reading
- Has poor reading comprehension
- Has shown no improvement from medication or tutoring
Children suffering from uncorrected vision problems may face many barriers in life - socially, academically, and athletically. Make sure your child's vision is developing well.
