Pediatrics Eye Care From Our Optometrist

When it comes to taking care of your vision, one of the most helpful things you can do is to have a regular eye exam performed on a yearly basis. As you get older, especially over the age of 40, there is a good chance that your vision is going to get worse. Still yet, while you are young, and while your children are young, going to an eye doctor and having regular eye exams is still of the utmost importance. For now, let's take a quick look at common vision disorders in children and how a children's optometrist in Midland & Odessa can be of help. 

Common Vision Disorders In Children

Color blindness and refractive errors are two of the most common vision disorders in children. Fortunately, both of these disorders can be treated. Other common vision disorders in children include:

• Strabismus
• Uveitis
• Pink eye
• Retinitis Pigmentosa
• Blocked tear duct

How Can a Children's Optometrist Help?

When you take your child to a children's optometrist, there are a variety of tests and exams that can be performed to see if there are any vision disorders that your child suffers from. If so, the optometrist can create a customized vision therapy plan to address these disorders. Some disorders will require vision and reading therapy while others may require the use of medications, such as eye drops. In some cases, no treatment will be necessary, but it always important to have your child's vision checked regularly to see if any disorders are going away on their own or if they require treatment. 

Make An Appointment Today

If you would like to learn more about the importance of proper eye care, please contact the Urias Eyecare center today. We have optometrists who specialize in pediatric eye care and we are your go-to source for pediatric vision testing and corrective measures.