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Children’s Eye Exams

The Importance of Early Eye Exams for Children in Ferndale, Bellingham, Lynden and Whatcom County.

The first eye exam is the most important one we ever have. It allows an eye doctor to check for normal development and functioning of your child’s eyes. This is crucial because young children often cannot communicate their vision problems clearly.

Here are some reasons why early eye exams are so important, especially for children in Ferndale, Bellingham, and Lynden:

  • Young children don’t know what “blurry” is if they’ve never seen clearly. This means they may not realize they have a vision problem, and it could go undetected without an exam.
  • Children with poor vision may think everyone sees the way they do. This can lead to delays in learning and development.
  • Even children with good distance vision can have severe near vision difficulties. These problems can also impact learning and development.
  • The only way to determine if your child needs glasses or other vision correction is through a complete eye exam. This can help ensure they have the best possible vision for activities like playing sports at Ferndale Star Park, enjoying the outdoors at Whatcom Falls Park in Bellingham, or exploring the Lynden Pioneer Museum.

Fortunately, eye exams for children are quick and painless. They typically involve:

  • A visual acuity test: This measures how well your child can see at different distances.
  • An eye health exam: This checks for any medical problems with the eyes.
  • A refraction: This determines if your child needs glasses.

Ideally, your child should have their first eye exam before the age of 5. They should then have regular eye exams throughout their childhood and adolescence.

Here are some resources about children’s eye health in the Ferndale, Bellingham, and Lynden.

By scheduling regular eye exams for your child, you can help ensure that they have the vision they need to learn, play, and succeed in Ferndale, Bellingham, and Lynden.

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