Is your kid due for an eye exam? Here’s what to expect from this appointment and how our team of highly qualified optometrists can help ensure clear vision and optimal eye health for your entire family.
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to ensure your child’s health is in excellent condition, but it’s often hard to decipher when your child has vision problems. That’s why regular visits to your kid’s optometrist is so important.
However, there are some warning signs you can watch out for while at home, that may indicate your child is suffering from a vision problem. These include:
If you do notice your child displaying any of the above symptoms, it’s important to book an eye exam with your optometrist as soon as possible.
At our Calgary eye clinic, our team of highly qualified optometrists provide comprehensive services for adults and kids, including eye exams, contact lens fittings, emergency eye care, and more to protect your family’s eye health and ensure a lifetime of clear and comfortable vision.
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One of the most reliable ways to keep your child’s eyes in good condition is by scheduling regular eye exams with the optometrist. This helps in the prompt detection and management of vision problems, keeping your little one’s eyesight clear for success in and outside of the classroom.
If your kid is due for an eye exam, here are three simple tips to prepare them to ensure all goes smoothly:
It is always advisable to tell your child beforehand that they have an upcoming eye exam scheduled. Their doctor-related fears are often the product of a lack of communication and adequate preparation, so to reduce their anxiety, you may want to show them pictures of the:
You may even want to consider bringing your child into the clinic before the scheduled appointment. This will allow them to get used to the surroundings and help relax them prior to their eye exam.
As a parent, it’s also important to ensure you are well prepared for your child’s eye exam. Prior to the appointment, you may want to call your chosen eye clinic and discuss their offered services, particularly regarding children’s eye care.
This will help establish a rapport, which may help build your child’s trust with the eye doctor. In addition to this, make sure you bring the following to the appointment:
Preparing yourself beforehand means that you will be able to provide greater support to your child and have all your concerns answered.
TAKING YOUR CHILD TO THE OPTOMETRIST: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
It’s very important that you stay by your child’s side throughout the eye exam to calm their nerves. After the appointment, you can also help them choose their eyeglasses, if any refractive errors are detected. This will make the entire experience more enjoyable for them, ensuring better cooperation for the next appointment.
If your child is due for an eye exam, our Calgary eye doctors can provide friendly, gentle, and professional service to keep them calm and comfortable during the appointment. To find out more about our services, contact us at our Crowfoot (403-547-5417), West Springs (403-242-0999) or Creekside (403-516-2292) branches.
Blink Eyewear boasts the largest collection of eyewear in Calgary, but our 3 locations are also home to the region’s finest optometrists. Just as you will not find a better store to shop for your eyewear, you will not find a better vision clinic to do your eye exam or treat your eye condition.
Go ahead and Blink; what you see is really what you get. Call one of our store numbers or fill out the form below to book an appointment.