Children’s Vision

Vision is arguably one of the most important of the five senses, as it plays a crucial role throughout childhood and beyond. Yet many parents don't understand how vision helps their children develop appropriately. Read more about the following programs and topics to learn more about how Wright Vision Care approaches children’s vision health.

InfantSEE Program

Wright Vision Care is a proud member of the InfantSEE program, which is designed to ensure that eye and vision care becomes an integral part of infant wellness care to improve a child's quality of life. As a part of this program, WVC optometrists provide comprehensive eye and vision assessments for infants within the first year of life, regardless of a family's income or access to insurance coverage.

For more information on InfantSEE, please check out the American Optometric Association’s page on this innovative program.

Infant and Child Eye Health

In addition, check out any of the following articles for more guidance on important issues relating to your child’s vision:

Vision Therapy for Children

An individualized program of eye exercises and other methods can treat non-refractive vision problems, such as eye alignment and lazy eye.
Children's Vision - FAQ's

Read our children’s vision FAQ to find out how often your child's eyes should be examined, what the difference is between a school vision screening and a comprehensive eye exam and more.
Your Infant's Visual Development

Knowing the expected milestones of infants’ vision development during their first year of life can ensure your babies are seeing properly and enjoying their world to the fullest.
Are Contact Lenses a Good Choice for Kids?

Contact lenses offer advantages in the areas of sports, self-esteem and more. But when is your child old enough for contacts?
Controlling Nearsightedness in Children

Certain types of contact lenses and eyeglasses may play a role in slowing the progression of myopia, or nearsightedness, in children.