Eye Care Of Oklahoma (Map & Hours)
2909 South Telephone Road
Moore, OK 73160
Phone: 405.799.7510
Satellite Office
100 Maxwell Drive and Hwy. 77
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
Facts about your child’s eyes: did You Know …
…that the vision of infants develops from birth and it affects their development in many ways.
…infants are born without color vision and should develop it by the age of six months.
…infant’s eyes are generally observed as straight after birth. If you observe an eye turn, it is important to have this evaluated as soon as possible. The cause, which is frequently motor or sensory, can be a manifestation of an underlying disease process. Early identification and treatment of such conditions may prevent permanent vision loss.
…infants can see about 20/400 after birth and can see 20/40 by the age of one. An awareness of self (orientation) must develop before objects can accurately be found (localization) in their world.
…infants and toddlers are usually farsighted. Interferences in a child’s motor development can influence development of visual skills and the process of becoming less farsighted.
…infants learn to see their world through a process in which they look, touch and explore. Simple household items like pots and pans are a gold mine for exploration and learning.
…vision problems are one of the leading causes of handicapping conditions in children, most of which can be detected, prevented or treated during the infant years.
We will discuss our findings and review our recommendations based on examination results. A screening is not a complete eye examination and does not include a comprehensive dilated eye health evaluation.
Contact our office to schedule a free “vision screening” for your children
College of Optometrists in Vision Development www.covd.org
Optometric Extension Program www.oep.org
Parents Active for Vision Education www.pavevision.org