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Is your child's prescription getting worse? We can help slow it down.Now welcoming new patients — all ages, including infants.Did you know your baby's first eye exam should happen between 6 and 12 months old?Up to 75% of children's vision problems are missed by vision screenings — only a full eye exam can catch them.Is your child nearsighted? Ortho-K can slow myopia progression by up to 50%.Is your child's prescription getting worse? We can help slow it down.Now welcoming new patients — all ages, including infants.Did you know your baby's first eye exam should happen between 6 and 12 months old?Up to 75% of children's vision problems are missed by vision screenings — only a full eye exam can catch them.Is your child nearsighted? Ortho-K can slow myopia progression by up to 50%.
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Personalized Risk Assessment

Good News — Your Child's Risk Is Currently Low

Your child currently shows few of the established risk factors for myopia development or rapid progression. That said, myopia can develop at any time during childhood, so staying proactive is still the best strategy.

Low Risk

Based on your 5-question screener responses

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Personalized Recommendations for Your Child

Annual Comprehensive Eye Exams

Even with low risk, annual exams catch early changes before they become significant. A comprehensive exam goes far beyond the school vision screening.

Protect Outdoor Time

Research shows that 90+ minutes of outdoor time per day significantly reduces the risk of myopia onset. Natural light exposure is one of the most effective preventive tools available.

Healthy Screen Habits

Encourage the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes of near work, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Keep screens at arm's length and well-lit.

Know the Warning Signs

Watch for squinting, sitting too close to screens, frequent headaches, or complaints that the board at school is blurry. These are signs to schedule an exam sooner.

Stay Ahead of Myopia

Schedule your child's annual comprehensive eye exam at Eye Medics. We'll establish a baseline and monitor any changes over time.

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This screener is for informational purposes only and does not replace a professional eye examination. Results are based on self-reported risk factors and should not be used as a clinical diagnosis.

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