School-age exams
What we look at in a school-age exam
Dr. Alaniz does the exam herself, with a parent in the room. Results vary from child to child, and she explains what she finds.
How clearly each eye sees
Near and far, one eye at a time, with pictures and shapes in place of letters for the youngest.
Focusing up close
How easily your child's eyes shift from the board to the page and back.
Moving and teaming
How the eyes follow a line of text and work together as a pair.
Eye health
A careful look at the front and back of each eye, with drops only when they are needed.
A year of eye care at school
A rough calendar. Your child's own schedule comes first.
Back to school
A full exam before the first week, with a copy of the prescription for the nurse's file.
Aug to Sep
Fall conferences
Ask the teacher what they see in class, and bring those notes to the next visit.
Oct to Nov
Winter sports and screens
Protective eyewear for the gym, and breaks from indoor screens.
Dec to Feb
Spring check-in
A follow-up if glasses are bent, outgrown or pushed up all day.
Mar to May
Questions about school
What if a school screening flagged my child?
A school screening is a quick check, not an exam. If one flags something, book a full exam and bring the paper.
Can you write a note for the teacher?
Yes. Ask at the end of the exam, and we write a short note about seating or breaks when Dr. Alaniz recommends one.
Do you see teenagers?
Yes. Teens come for exams, glasses and contact lens fittings.
Pick a day that works for school
Send us your name and number, or call. We will find a time after school or on a day off.