When to See An Eye Doctor – Got Kids VIDEO

When should your child have their first eye exam? How do you know if your child needs glasses? How do they check a kids eyes? Find out here!

Today we're chatting with Steve from the Optical Center about eye care.

Here are some of the things that can be affected if your child cannot see properly and symptoms to watch for:

1. Include delays
2. Shyness
3. Developmental delays
4. Depression
5. Don't want to participate
6. Act out

When do you take your child for their first eye exam?

1. Before age 6 if you visible see their eyes floating
2. Before entering primary school
3. Or prior to 7 years of age

Here's what our local expert Steve, the owner of The Optical Center had to say:

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