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Pediatric Eye Exams in Southern Louisiana

Healthy vision plays a major role in how children learn, play, and grow. At Southern Eye Centers, we make eye exams easy for kids as young as three by creating a friendly, low-stress experience that helps them feel comfortable.

Whether your family visits our pediatric eye doctor in Plaquemine or our pediatric optometrist in Baton Rouge, your child receives supportive care that matches their stage of development.

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Eye Exams Designed for Kids and Growing Eyes

Children’s eyes change rapidly, so they need an exam that evaluates more than just basic clarity. Our pediatric eye exams in Baton Rouge or Plaquemine check how well your child sees, tracks movement, focuses, and uses their eyes together.

These exams also allow us to identify conditions such as myopia, amblyopia (lazy eye), or eye misalignment before they affect school, sports, or confidence.

A pediatric visit looks different from an adult exam because we use kid-friendly equipment, shorter testing intervals, and language children can understand.

When to Schedule a Pediatric Eye Exam

Parents often wonder how often kids should get checked. We typically recommend:

  • A first full exam around age three

  • Yearly exams throughout the school years

  • Additional visits if concerns arise

Call us if you notice signs such as frequent squinting, rubbing the eyes, trouble recognizing letters at a distance, tilting the head to focus, headaches during homework, or complaints of blurry vision. Even if your child sees well, routine eye exams provide important reassurance and allow us to catch changes early.

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What Happens During Your Child’s Visit

Your child’s appointment stays simple, gentle, and age-appropriate. A typical exam includes:

  1. A conversation about vision and daily activities: We ask parents about reading, screen habits, school performance, and symptoms.
  2. A child-friendly vision check: We assess clarity at near and far distances using symbols appropriate to the child's age.
  3. Eye alignment and focusing tests: We evaluate how easily the eyes work together and how well they shift focus.
  4. An examination of internal and external eye health: We look for early signs of eye disease or developmental concerns.
  5. Time for parents to ask questions: We explain everything clearly, so you feel confident about the next steps.

Technology That Supports Early Detection

We use modern diagnostic tools to accurately evaluate your child’s eyes. These include imaging systems that help us monitor the retina, measure eye shape, and assess risk for conditions such as myopia.

Whether your child visits us for a pediatric eye exam at our Plaquemine clinic or our Baton Rouge office, this technology allows us to tailor care to their needs and support long-term vision health.

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Schedule Your Child’s Eye Exam

Clear vision sets the stage for confident learning and growth. Book your visit with our Baton Rouge or Plaquemine team and let us help your child see their world with comfort and clarity.