Children's Eye Exams & Glasses

_____ Did you know that nearly 25% of school-age children have vision problems?

Despite the fact that yearly eye exams are covered by OHIP for children up to 20 years old, many preschool and school age children are not receiving adequate professional eye and vision care.

The earlier a vision problem is diagnosed and treated, the less negative impact it will have on a child’s development. Undetected and untreated vision problems can interfere with a child’s learning, participation in sports and other childhood activities.

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_____ A vision examination for children

Your child’s eyes require a vision examination just like adults. A vision screening or limited pre-school physical doesn’t provide enough information to know if your child is experiencing vision problems.

An age appropriate eye and vision examination of a pre-school child would generally include the following:

   Patient and family history
   Visual acuity measurement
   Assessment of refractive status
   Evaluation of ocular motility, binocular vision and accommodative function
   Ocular health examination
   Optomap imaging is offered at a reduced fee for children ages 7 to 19
   When appropriate, supplemental testing of visual perceptual development may be provided

At Merivale Vision Care, we are equipped to examine infants and school age children. We ensure kids feel comfortable and have a great experience!

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_____ How can I prepare for my child’s eye exam?

We see a large number of children at our clinic and often schedule entire families together. Here is an easy list for you to review prior to bringing them in for their eye exam.

  • The optometrist will have your child look at different pictures, letters or numbers, and may be asked to wear “silly” glasses during the various tests.
  • The optometrist will use special lights to look at their eyes.
  • Seeing the optometrist does not mean they are necessarily getting glasses.
  • If two children are being checked, it is great for the older sibling to go first.
  • Smaller children are welcome to sit on their parent’s lap during their eye exam.
  • Often, children will watch a movie while the optometrist looks in their eyes with lights.
  • Sometimes drops are required, the reasons would be discussed with the parents and often a second visit is scheduled when drops are needed.
  • Typically the child exam is a very positive experience.
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    Wellington

    1282-C Wellington Street West, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A7
    T: 613-421-4880
    F: 613-226-1831
    E: info@wellingtonvisioncare.com

    New patients welcome!

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    February 20th – Family day

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    October 7th – Thanksgiving weekend

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    December 23rd – Christmas weekend

    December 25th – Christmas Day

    December 26th – Boxing Day

    December 30th New Year’s weekend

    January 1st – New Year’s Day

    Merivale

    8A-1547 Merivale Road Ottawa, ON K2G4V3
    T: (613) 226-8446
    F: (613) 226-1831
    E: info@merivalevisioncare.com

    New patients welcome!

    Holiday Closures


    February 15th – 17th – Moving MVC

    February 20th – Family day

    April 7th – Good Friday

    May 22nd – Victoria day

    July 3rd – Canada Day weekend

    August 7th – Civic Holiday

    September 4th – Labor Day

    October 9th – Thanksgiving Monday

    October 19th after 1 pm – closed for NTE event in Toronto

    October 20th – closed for NTE event in Toronto

    December 25th – Christmas Day

    December 26th – Boxing Day

    January 1st 2024 – New Year’s Day