It would be wonderful if every family could afford to take their children to an eye care doctor (ophthalmologist or optometrist) every year. We believe that a professional eye examination provides the most thorough assessment of your child's visual health.
At a cost of $75 - $150 for a professional eye examination, in addition to time off work and transportation, it is easy to understand why most children do not receive an annual eye exam. In fact, only 1 in 5 children undergo a professional eye examination prior to entering the 1st grade.
A vision screening is not a replacement for a professional eye examination. The ophthalmology and optometry eye organizations can help you find a doctor.
So why vision screen? To identify those children that are most likely to have a vision problem and refer them for a full examination by an eye care professional.
