WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR CHILD’S VISION ASSESSMENT
Your child’s age will determine which testing is appropriate, but most assessments include a case history, vision testing, testing of eye alignment and an eye health examination, followed by a consultation with you on the findings.
The American Optometric Association recommends that babies have their first eye exam at 6 months, followed by exams at age three and before starting first grade. Preschoolers are given a set of specialized tests made for kids who don’t know their letters or numbers yet.
After that the AOA calls for vision assessments every two years for school-age children, with yearly visits for kids who wear glasses or contacts.
Schedule your child’s testing for a happy, rested time of day. Before the day of your appointment, take time to observe so that you can report any concerns: Is she rubbing her eyes? Squinting? Having trouble with eye contact? Do his eyes track moving objects? You should also tell your optometrist about:
- Family history of eye and vision problems
- Prematurity or birth weight issues
- Current medications and allergies
- Previous vision diagnoses
- Previous eye treatments, illnesses or surgeries
See to Learn Doctors from the See To Learn Website
There may be more doctors in your area but these are the listed ones.
Aurora
Dr. Richard Brown– Eyecare Professionals and Grand Island Optical 402-694-6114
Dr. Christa Hunnicutt– Eyecare Professionals and Grand Island Optical 402-290-7836
Dr. Dawn Langford– Eyecare Professionals and Grand Island Optical 402-694-6114
Dr. Jason Langford– Eyecare Professionals and Grand Island Optical 402-694-6114
Dr. Gary Pedersen– Eyecare Professionals and Grand Island Optical 402-694-6114
Central City
Dr. Amy Kadavy – Eye Care Associates, LLC 308-946-2612
Dr. Richard Kant – Eye Care Associates, LLC 308-946-2612
Grand Island
Dr. Tamara Bonnes – Precision Vision – 308-384-9505
Dr. Richard Brown – Eyecare Professionals and Grand Island Optical – 308-384-2406
Dr. Stephanie Grabowski – Family Eyecare Center, P.C. – 308-284-6922
Dr. Chad Hudnall – Family Eyecare Center, P.C. – 308-284-6922
Dr. Dawn Langford – Eyecare Professionals and Grand Island Optical 308-384-0220
Dr. Jason Langford – Eyecare Professionals and Grand Island Optical 308-384-0220
Dr. Gary Pedersen – Eyecare Professionals and Grand Island Optical 308-384-0220
Dr. Robin Schutt – Wal-Mart North Vision Center – 308-381-4797
Dr. Mark Stines – Family Eyecare Center – 308-284-6922
Hastings
Dr. Nathan Bolen – Advanced Eye Care – 402-462-9191
Dr. Andrea Eigenberg – Advanced Eye Care – 402-462-9191
Dr. Steven Nicholson – Advanced Eye Care – 402-462-9191