Eye drops are used to help us to further evaluate vision and eye health. First, an anesthetic eye drop is used to numb the eye. Then special eye drops will be used (age and eye dependent) to relax, or cycloplege, the focusing muscles of the eyes. Cycloplegia allows for a more accurate measurement of refractive error and the need for glasses. This is especially important for children in the treatment of amblyopia ("lazy eye") and strabismus (eye misalignment). These same

First, a medical history form will be completed for the examining doctor to review. A medical assistant or technician will help start the exam by reviewing the history and reason for the visit, and then will take an initial measurement of the eye behind a machine called an autorefractor. This will give an estimate of your child's focusing error. Then, we will check your child's vision (distance and near), depth perception, and color vision, all dependent on the age and abil