Comprehensive eye examinations are key to ensuring that your child have the vision they require for success in school. Children’s eye examinations can sometimes be more difficult that an adult eye examination for a number a reasons. During an eye exam children may over-focus to see clearer and this can result in getting an inaccurate refraction result. In instances like this a cycloplegic refraction may be recommended. A cycloplegic refraction is a procedure in which eye drops are used to relax the eye muscles that are in charge of focusing. This would help to ensure the accuracy of their glasses prescription. Our optometrists would discuss the importance of these drops further with you at your appointment visit.
