Children have specific vision needs requiring special care. Because a child's eyes are constantly in use in the classroom and at play, vision problems can significantly impact learning and participation in recreational activities. Ensuring your child has healthy vision can support strong motor skills, language development, social interactions, and academic success.
At Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry, we provide comprehensive eye exams for children ages 4 and older, allowing detection of vision problems early, timely treatment, and better long-term outcomes. Children ages 4 to 6 can schedule with Dr. Kuna Lim at our Falls Church or Reston locations. Children age 6 and older may be scheduled with any of our doctors at any location.
Pediatric eye exams are the best way to ensure that your child can have the functional vision that is so crucial during their developmental and academic years. These assessments are key to the early detection and treatment of conditions that may impede normal visual development.
If one or more of these basic vision skills is lacking or not functioning properly, your child will have to work harder to learn. This can lead to headaches, fatigue, eyestrain, and other problems.
Near vision - the ability to see clearly and comfortably at 10-13 inches.
Distance vision – the ability to see clearly and comfortably beyond arm’s reach.
Binocular vision – the ability to use both eyes together.
Eye movement skills – the ability to aim the eyes accurately, move them smoothly across a page, and shift them quickly and accurately from one object to another.
Focusing skills – the ability to keep both eyes accurately focused at the proper distance to see clearly and to change focus quickly.
Peripheral awareness – the ability to be aware of things located to the side while looking straight ahead.
Eye/hand coordination – the ability to use the eyes and hands together.
Do you have a child who is having problems with learning, reading, and behavior or who has been diagnosed with a learning disability, developmental delay, ADD or ADHD, dyslexia, or autism? We can help you choose an eye doctor for your child. Dr. Lim conducts visual and perceptual testing for children experiencing difficulty in school. She currently sees patients in our Falls Church and Reston offices.
Come see why we are considered the best optometrists in Northern Virginia!
If you are searching for a reliable eye care partner in the region who knows and understands your needs, look no further than Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry. With seven convenient locations across the area, you do not have to travel far to receive excellent eye care.
