Pediatric eye exams at Dominion Eye Care Chesapeake reflect the same medical-forward approach that guides the rest of the practice. Children age five and older receive detailed evaluations supported by modern diagnostic tools and a calm, patient-centered environment.
Pediatric Eye Exams at Dominion Eye Care Chesapeake
What We Look for During a Child’s Eye Exam
Each exam is shaped by your child’s age, comfort level, and daily activities. The visit begins with questions about reading habits, sports, and behaviors that may indicate visual strain. Dr. Keaton then measures vision and prescription, checks how the eyes work together, and evaluates depth perception and eye movement.
Because the practice uses diagnostic technology for adults and children, your child benefits from detailed imaging when needed. This helps confirm whether the eyes are healthy, document a baseline for future comparison, and detect issues that basic screenings often miss.
Signs Your Child May Need an Eye Exam
Even when children pass school screenings, they may struggle with vision or focusing issues that require a more detailed evaluation. You may want to schedule an exam if your child shows:
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Squinting or frequent eye rubbing
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Headaches or visual fatigue
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Difficulty seeing the board at school
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Holding books or devices very close
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Avoiding reading or close work
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A noticeable drop in attention or classroom performance
Many families in Chesapeake seek our care after noticing these patterns, especially when they feel previous exams were brief or inconclusive.
A Focus on Myopia as Children Grow
Myopia (nearsightedness) is becoming more common in children, especially among those who spend significant time on digital devices or who have a strong family history of increasing prescriptions.
Because untreated progression can affect long-term eye health, myopia management is a strategic area of focus at Dominion Eye Care Chesapeake and reflects our commitment to medically guided, preventive care.
During your visit, Dr. Keaton reviews your child’s:
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Prescription history
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Daily visual habits and screen use
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Lifestyle and activity patterns
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Family history and other risk factors
She then discusses whether treatments such as MiSight® daily lenses or orthokeratology may help slow progression. Families value having a local, medically knowledgeable provider who explains each option clearly and guides them through these decisions with confidence.
A More Complete Approach to Children’s Eye Health
Parents often comment on the calm, organized nature of visits, the clarity of explanations, and the confidence they feel knowing their child is being evaluated by a doctor experienced in both routine and medical eye conditions.
The practice is well-suited to support children through every stage of visual development, with a patient base that includes families from Grassfield, Great Bridge, Greenbrier, Deep Creek, and neighboring areas such as Moyock.
Schedule a Pediatric Eye Exam at Dominion Eye Care Chesapeake
If your child is due for an eye exam, has failed a school screening, or is showing signs of visual discomfort or academic strain, Dominion Eye Care Chesapeake is ready to help. Contact our Chesapeake office to schedule a pediatric eye exam with Dr. Brook Keaton or to discuss whether additional services such as myopia management may be appropriate for your child.