We feel a vision assessment is an important step to make sure your baby is learning to see properly. Dr. McClain is the only optometrist in Whitley County who provides a free vision assessment for babies 6-12 months old through a nationwide initiative called INFANTSEE.
Cooing, sitting up and crawling are all visible signs that your child is growing. Your baby's eyes go through important stages, too. Unlike physical development, visual development is not marked by milestones that parents can monitor. Although some infants show symptoms of "lazy eye" and poor vision by one eye turning in or out, most eye problems can occur without symptoms.
What Does A InfantSee Assessment Include?
An InfantSee assessment includes eye muscle testing, testing to make sure both eyes respond to visual stimuli, a measurement of the infant's prescription and ocular health assessment with dilation.
Based on the evaluation, Dr. McClain will recommend the timing of the next eye exam. Usually we recommend around age three (3). Please feel free to view the web site at www.infantsee.org.