Children’s Eyecare

Vision plays a crucial role in a child’s learning, development, and overall well-being. That’s why regular kids’ vision screenings are essential for detecting and addressing vision problems as early as possible, helping your child thrive both in school and daily life.

The importance of early vision care for kids

According to research, one in five school children has an undetected eye problem. Since 80% of a child’s learning occurs visually, undiagnosed vision issues can hold them back from reaching their full potential and enjoying everyday activities.

Furthermore, kids often don’t realize their vision isn’t clear – they assume that what they see is normal. That’s why we recommend starting children’s eye exams at age one and continuing with regular visits as they grow.

Common pediatric vision issues

As children can face a variety of vision challenges, early detection is key to preventing long-term complications.

• Myopia (nearsightedness) – difficulty seeing distant objects clearly, which can affect learning and sports performance
• Hyperopia (farsightedness) – trouble focusing on close-up tasks, like reading or writing
• Astigmatism – blurred or distorted vision caused by an irregularly shaped cornea
• Amblyopia (lazy eye) – reduced vision in one eye due to refractive errors or misalignment

The best children’s eye care in Montana

We’re proud to provide specialized children’s eye care. Each of our pediatric eye exams is tailored to your child’s specific needs and typically lasts between 20 and 40 minutes, providing a thorough evaluation of visual acuity, eye alignment, and overall eye health. Even if your child is too young to speak or read a letter chart, our experienced optometrists employ a variety of techniques, and advanced technology to assess and detect visual problems. This ensures accurate results at any age.

Every child receives a comprehensive and comfortable examination, allowing us to identify and address potential vision issues early. For children with myopia, we provide advanced solutions like MiSight and NaturalVue contact lenses to help manage and slow the progression of nearsightedness. We’re also equipped to fit contact lenses for children of any age, as long as they or their parents are ready to handle the responsibility.

Stylish and durable kids’ eyewear

Kids deserve to look and feel good in their glasses. That’s why we offer a variety of durable, stylish child-friendly eyewear from brands like:

• Ray-Ban Jr
• Ted Baker
• Oakley Youth
• Nike Kids
• GX by Gwen Stefani
• Kensie Girl
• Life is Good Kids

Additionally, we stock specialized children’s frames from brands such as Tomato Glasses and Life Italia – perfect for active, growing children.