Visionary Eye Centre
501 Bethel Dr #101 Sherwood Park AB T8H 0N2 (780) 467-6688
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Visionary Eye Centre

- Synergy Wellness Centre
Children's Eye Exams in Sherwood Park

Children’s Eye Exams in Sherwood Park

Dr. Aujla and Dr. Delhon love to take care of your kids’ eyes!

When Should Your Child Have an Eye Exam?

According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, your child should have an eye exam at the following ages:

  • Once between the ages of 6 & 9 months
  • Once between the ages of 2 & 5 years
  • Once per year from age 6 to 19 years

This is a general guideline and may not be the right fit for your child. If you suspect issues with your child’s eyes, you should book an appointment right away. Then, your optometrist can recommend the right eye exam schedule for your child’s needs.

What to Expect at a Children’s Eye Exam

Eye exams are tailored to your child’s age, development, and language abilities. Your optometrist will do everything they can to make sure your child is comfortable during the exam, while ensuring their eye health.

Kids Love Our Optometrists!

Infant Eye Exams

Infant Eye Exams

Eye exams for infants are more subjective because babies cannot communicate what they see. Your optometrist will test your baby’s eye health and development by assessing their eyes’:

  • Acuity & fixation
  • Alignment
  • Coordination
  • Pressure
  • Pupil response

Toddler & Preschool Eye Exams

Toddlers don’t need to know the alphabet to have an eye exam. Instead, your optometrist will measure their eye health and vision in kid-friendly ways using symbols and shapes. Exams for toddlers can include:

  • Vision tests (using symbols, rather than letters)
  • Retinoscopy
  • Eye coordination tests
  • Colour vision tests

These tests help your optometrist detect vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. They also help detect coordination issues like lazy eyes or crossed eyes.

School-Aged Eye Exams

Once your child begins school, they should have an eye exam once a year. Annual eye exams help ensure vision problems that could affect their learning are caught early.

Eye exams for school-aged children include many of the same tests as eye exams for infants and toddlers do. The main difference is your optometrist will ask your child more questions about their vision, similar to an eye exam for adults. Other tests help to measure:

  • Colour vision
  • Eye alignment
  • Depth perception
  • Eye pressure
  • Overall eye health

Warning Signs of Eye Problems in Children

Oftentimes, children have difficulty communicating or even understanding that they have a vision problem. One study found that almost a third of children with nearsightedness don’t get the diagnosis and glasses they need.

As a parent, you can watch for the following signs that could indicate a vision or eye health issue:

  • Excessive eye rubbing
  • Severe light sensitivity
  • Poor focusing
  • Constant red or watery eyes
  • Constant headaches
  • Abnormal eye alignment or movement
  • Difficulty reading
  • Difficulty seeing in class
  • Sitting too close to the TV

If you notice any of these issues with your child’s eyes, it’s time to book an eye exam.

Visit Our Eyecare Practice in Sherwood Park

Come visit our beautiful optometry clinic located in the heart of Sherwood Park, just east of Edmonton. We are easily accessible off of Bethel Drive, north of Baseline Road. Parking is located at the front of the Synergy Wellness Centre for $2, we ask that you kindly provide your plate number during your appointment, and we'll cover the parking fee.

Address

Visionary Eye Centre
Synergy Wellness Centre
501 Bethel Dr #101, Sherwood Park
Sherwood Park, AB
T8H 0N2
T – (780) 467-6688
F – (780) 467-6682
E – [email protected]

Optometrists

  • Dr. Delhon
  • Dr. Aujla
  • Shannon Frew

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Direct Billing: We Make it Easy!

Alberta Health Care covers eye exams for children 18 and under and seniors 65 and over for a basic eye exam. Adults between the ages of 19 and 64 are covered for medically necessary visits by Alberta Health Care.

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