Pediatric Muscle Evaluation

Our specially trained ophthalmic technicians will start your child's examination by reviewing the family history, current health history, medication allergies, and any medications they may be taking. The technician will ask if you have noticed any eye misalignment problems. They will then check your child's vision (be sure to bring your child's glasses and/or contact lenses), confrontation visual field, pupils, color vision and a “Fly Test” will check for depth perception.

The doctor will review the information from the technicians work up, and they will measure your child's eye muscles, using special ophthalmic prisms. Dilating drops will be instilled; in general it takes 20-30 minutes for children's eyes to dilate. Brown- eyed children will remain dilated for 24 hours, and up to 3 days for blue-eyed children. Dilating drops increase sensitivity to bright lights and diminish “up close” reading vision.

A refraction will be performed by the doctor to determine your child's best-corrected vision. Several specialized microscopes will be used to examine their eyelids, the surface, and inside of their eyes. The doctor will discuss the alignment of your child's eyes, and the treatment plan will be explained in great detail. Discussion of follow up appointments and possible surgery will be discussed. Any questions you may have will be answered. A change in your child's glasses prescription may be recommended, and a prescription will be written; this will include recommendations for special lenses, tint or coatings.

One of our friendly and helpful optician's will help you select the appropriate size and style of frame for your child. Children are not just little adults! That is why Ophthalmic Associates Optical Shop is stocked with a large selection of pediatric frames for you to choose from.