Pediatric Eye Exams in Katy, TX
Eye Vantage provides eye exams for children ages 5 and up at our office on FM 529 in Katy. Dr. Sarah Hung, OD, checks far more than a school screening does, including eye teaming, focusing and early signs of myopia. Families from Elyson, Katy Lakes, Bridgeland and Towne Lake bring their kids to us.
Why kids need more than a school screening
Reading, writing, screens and sports all depend on good vision. A school screening checks whether a child can read a chart across the room. It can miss farsightedness, astigmatism, lazy eye (amblyopia), eye-teaming problems and focusing problems. A child with these problems may pass the screening and still struggle to read.
When to schedule your child's eye exams
Age 5, or before first grade: first comprehensive eye exam at Eye Vantage
School age through 17: every year, or as Dr. Hung recommends
What we check
Distance and near vision, and whether glasses are needed
Eye alignment and lazy eye
Eye teaming, focusing and tracking for reading
Color vision and depth perception
Eye health, including the retina
Early myopia, so we can start myopia management with MiSight contacts, Essilor Stellest glasses or low-dose atropine if your child's prescription is changing quickly
Signs your child may have a vision problem
Squinting, tilting the head, or covering one eye
Holding books or tablets very close
Losing their place while reading, or avoiding reading
Headaches, eye rubbing or tiredness after school
Short attention span with close-up work
An eye that turns in or out
Making the visit easy for kids
We explain each test in kid-friendly terms, and most tests use pictures and lights rather than letters. Children who need glasses can choose from Dilli Dalli and other kids' frames in our optical. Most vision plans cover a yearly exam for children, and we check your benefits before you come in.
Book your child's exam in Katy
Eye Vantage is at 23927 FM 529 Rd, Ste 200, Katy, TX 77493. Book online or call (281) 626-9885.
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Frequently asked questions
What age should my child have their first eye exam?
Eye Vantage sees children starting at age 5, a good time for a first full eye exam before kindergarten or first grade. After that, we recommend an exam every year. If you notice an eye turn, squinting or other concerns in a younger child, ask your pediatrician who to see.
Is a school vision screening enough?
No. A screening mostly checks distance vision. A comprehensive exam also checks focusing, eye teaming, eye health and early myopia, which affect reading and learning.
How can a child who can't read letters get an eye exam?
We use pictures, shapes and light reflexes to measure vision, so children don't need to know their letters.
Will my child's eyes be dilated?
Sometimes. Dilating drops help Dr. Hung measure a child's true prescription and see the back of the eye. We'll tell you before we use them.
Does vision insurance cover kids' eye exams?
Most vision plans cover a yearly eye exam for children, and many also cover glasses. We verify your benefits before the visit.
My child's prescription gets worse every year. What can we do?
Ask about myopia management. MiSight 1 day contact lenses, Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses and low-dose atropine eye drops can all slow how fast nearsightedness progresses.