Childhood is an important time in the development of the eyes, and it’s vital that children are seen early and regularly. A child’s eyes continue to develop until around the age of 12. During these formative years, many problems that would otherwise result in lifelong vision deficiencies can be diagnosed and corrected.
Eye exams for children should begin before the age of 5, and kids should be seen yearly until at least the age of 18, as changes to the vision can occur rapidly during these years. Children who have a family history of vision problems should be seen at even earlier ages.
*The Optomap Retinal Scanner is an optional service provided to our patients at a small additional charge.
*The Optomap Retinal Scanner is an optional service provided to our patients at a small additional charge.
Very young children or those with special needs often require a special approach to their eye examination, but that doesn’t make their vision care any less important!
Our doctors at Brookside Optometric Group have a variety of specialized techniques for providing an accurate diagnosis even in patients who are unable to undertake a typical exam process. These techniques allow us to use external—and in most cases touch-free—testing methods to make the optometric examination as fun and stress-free as possible for your child, without requiring them to answer questions, peer into strange contraptions, or read from a chart.
To make setting up your next eye exam even easier, we’ve added online appointment requests! Once you submit your information our staff will confirm your appointment within 24 hours.
Brookside Optometric Group accepts vision coverage from most major carriers. While benefits vary based on your provider and plan, most vision plans provide full coverage for your optometric examination and glasses or contacts. Our staff is always happy to help you determine exactly what coverage is available in your specific situation prior to your visit.
We also accept many smaller or less-common vision insurance providers. If you do not see your plan listed here, please contact the office to check your coverage.
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