Pediatric Eye Exam

At The Eye Doctors P.C., we will meet all your and your family’s eye care needs, including your little ones! Healthy vision is important for every stage of life, especially during childhood. School vision screenings help detect some issues, but they are often limited in scope and are no substitute for comprehensive eye exams. Our pediatric eye exams in Sioux Falls ensure your child’s eyes are developing correctly, that they are able to see well, and that they are ready to learn.   

The importance of regular pediatric eye exams 

Children’s eyes develop rapidly, especially in the first few years of life. Parents may have difficulty detecting vision problems since many do not have obvious symptoms. Regular pediatric eye exams allow our eye doctors to catch and treat conditions such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, amblyopia (lazy eye), and strabismus (crossed eyes) early on. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent vision problems from worsening and can even improve academic performance and coordination in activities like sports. 

What to expect during a pediatric eye exam 

During a pediatric eye exam, our optometrists take the time to thoroughly evaluate your child’s vision and look for any potential issues. In addition to assessing your child’s ability to see close up and far away, we also look at their eye health. This includes checking how well their eyes work together (binocular vision), their ability to track moving objects, peripheral vision, focusing skills, color vision, and hand-eye coordination. 

If your child needs glasses, we have a great selection of children’s eyewear in Sioux Falls, with plenty of fun colors and designs to choose from. Our team will help you find the perfect lenses and frames that suit your child’s style and needs! 

InfantSEE® exams 

We participate in the InfantSEE® program, offering a no-cost, one-time eye exam for babies between 6 and 12 months old. This exam helps us catch vision or eye health issues early on when they are easier to treat.  

Schedule a pediatric eye exam in Sioux Falls 

It’s essential for every child to have regular pediatric eye exams to ensure their vision is developing properly. Kids may not always realize they have a vision problem, leading to issues in school, sports, and everyday activities. Routine eye exams enable us to catch any potential problems early before they impact your child’s learning and development. Call or text us today to schedule a children’s eye exam in Sioux Falls.