January is a time for fresh starts and healthy habits and your child's vision should be part of that plan. Regular pediatric eye exams play a critical role in supporting learning, development, and overall well-being.

Because children don’t always recognize or communicate vision problems, routine comprehensive eye exams are essential even if they pass a school screening.

January is the perfect time to prioritize your child's eye health. Regular pediatric eye exams are essential because clear vision involves more than just seeing 20/20 it also includes eye coordination, focusing, and tracking skills that support learning.

Children don't always recognize vision problems, and school screenings can miss important issues. Since much of classroom learning is visual, undetected vision concerns can lead to reading difficulties, headaches, short attention spans, and frustration with schoolwork.

What Happens During a Pediatric Eye Exam?

Pediatric exams are comfortable, engaging, and age-appropriate. A comprehensive exam may include:

Checking distance and near vision

Evaluating eye alignment and teamwork

Testing focusing and tracking skills

Assessing overall eye health

Even young children can be thoroughly tested without knowing letters or numbers.

How Is It Different from an Adult Exam?

Children’s eye exams focus on visual development and learning-related skills, while adult exams typically emphasize vision changes and eye health related to aging.

Starting the year with a comprehensive eye exam helps ensure your child’s vision supports their confidence, comfort, and academic success all year long.