It is never too soon to have your child’s eyes examined. From 1 year old seeing the Optometrist is good to ensure that all of the muscles and other eye structures are fully operational and working together.
We all know of someone who has ocular strabismus (lazy eye). But Strabismus isn’t always something that is easy to spot. By having your child’s eyes examined you ensure that all issues that may become apparent are dealt with sooner rather than later.
Did you know that there is a strong correlation between convergence issues and suspected ADHD?
Another handy fact: OHIP covers eye examinations for children every year until the age of 20!
Here is a helpful website about eye exams and children!