A Healthy Start for Eyes of All Ages
Even if your child is too young to read the letters on an eye chart, they still need an eye exam. Comprehensive eye exams are about more than just prescribing glasses. Exams check that your child is reaching their visual milestones in a timely manner and set them up for a lifetime of healthy eyes and clear vision.
If your child is nervous about their eye exam, Dr. Abrams can help put them at ease. As the father of 2 young children, he has a relaxing and warm approach that helps little ones feel more comfortable.
Dr. Abrams is proud of his work with infants and children. He believes it is important to detect any vision problems before they impede a child’s progress at school. So please book an appointment to give your child’s eyes a healthy start.
How Often is a Kids Eye Exam Necessary?
Infants should have their first eye exam between the ages of 6 and 9 months and then again between 2 and 5 years. School-aged children between 6 and 19 should undergo annual eye exams—good vision is key to academic success.
We recommend that children with obvious conditions like strabismus (crossed eyes) or persistent symptoms like squinting to see in the distance have an immediate eye exam.
Meeting Those Milestones
By 3 to 5 months, visual skills like focusing and seeing differences between colours begin to develop. Hand-eye coordination develops a little later, between 5 and 7 months. Just before 1 year, depth perception and accommodating on objects of interest starts.
By 4 or 5 years old, a child should be able to draw simple shapes and colour within the lines. If it appears any of these milestones are delayed, please book a children’s eye exam.
Poor vision in early childhood can result in delays in speech and language development. Sometimes, children with vision issues are misdiagnosed with behavioural issues like ADHD. A comprehensive eye examination can rule out a vision problem as the source for learning challenges.As your child progresses through school, look out for problems recognizing letters or numbers, missing lines of text when reading, or issues concentrating on school work. These problems might indicate a vision problem.
Distinct Sight Issues Warrant Professional Treatment
Our experienced team can treat children with many different conditions, including the following:
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
If distance objects appear blurry to your child, while close-up objects are clear, they may be among the 30% of Canadians who have myopia. Also known as nearsightedness, myopia can be controlled in children if detected early.
Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)
When the eyes don’t work together, the reason may be a muscle condition called strabismus. When one eye turns inward, it is commonly known as crossed eyes. However, strabismus includes conditions where one eye turns in, out, up, or down.
The condition is usually detected in children under 6. It will not resolve on its own and requires treatment to prevent vision loss in the affected eye. That treatment may include glasses, vision training, or surgery.
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
A large difference in prescription between each eye can lead to amblyopia (lazy eye). This is because the brain ignores the blurry image and only recognizes the clear eye. Sometimes it is a result of strabismus. Treatment includes glasses and patching, but recovering lost vision becomes more difficult the longer it is present. When caught early and treated appropriately, amblyopia can almost always be resolved.
Convergence Insufficiency
When the eye muscles do not work together when looking at close-up objects, this may result in convergence insufficiency. This condition leads to blurry or double vision at near. Children with convergence insufficiency can have difficulty reading.
Book Your Children’s Eye Exam Today
Our experienced, child-friendly team can diagnose and manage vision issues including refractive errors. We will provide a relaxed environment where your child can ask questions and feel at ease. Please book their comprehensive eye exam today.
Our Location
Where to Find Us?
We are located on the northwest corner of Hwy 7 and Pine Valley Dr.
Where to Park?
There is ample free parking available immediately directly in front of our ground floor entrance
Our Address
- 4610 Hwy 7, Suite 110
- Woodbridge, ON L4L 4Y7
Contact Information
- Phone: 905.850.2400
- Fax: 905.850.9012
- Email: info@drbrianabrams.com
Hours of Operations
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Why Choose Us
Trusted in the Community
Dr. Brian Abrams Optometrist has been a trusted provider of family and specialized care in Woodbridge, Vaughan, for more than 2 decades. Our team has been a trusted service provider in the Woodbridge community since 1994.
Patient-Centric Approach
Your experience is our priority. From your first consultation following every subsequent visit, every member of our team is here to answer your questions and make you feel comfortable.
The Most Advanced Equipment
Our office is equipped with the best equipment and the latest technology, enabling our teams to deliver the most comprehensive and effective care, from diagnostics and exams to treatments.
Full Range of Services
We provide our customers with a wide range of high-quality and professional eye care services for every member of the family, so you can get all the care you need from one convenient location and one trusted provider.
Fast Responses
Our office is open 6 days a week and is easy to access for convenient and prompt services. We urgently respond to your requests so you can address all your eye care and optometry needs efficiently. When emergency care is required, we accommodate same-day appointments based on severity.
Expert Teams
Dr. Brian Abrams is a graduate of one of the world’s leading eye care institutions and an Ontario Association of Optometrists member. While our team has many years of education and experience, we continually participate in courses to expand our knowledge and services.
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Dr. Brian Abrams Optometrist
- 4610 Hwy 7, Suite 110
- Woodbridge, ON L4L 4Y7
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P: 905.850.2400
info@drbrianabrams.com