Kids' Eye Exams in Alpharetta, GA
Reimbold Eye Group checks kids' vision and eye health at 4180 Old Milton Pkwy, Suite 1-D, in Alpharetta. We also see kids from Milton and Johns Creek.
What we check
- Vision, with letters, numbers or pictures
- Eye alignment and depth perception
- Color vision and eye movement
- Eye health, front and back
- Eye pressure
We change the exam to fit your child. About our eye exams
School screening vs a full kids' eye exam
A school vision screening is a quick distance check. It can catch kids who cannot read the chart that day, but it usually skips focusing up close, eye teaming, side vision and a look at eye health. Passing a screening is good news — it is not the same as a clean bill of health.
Our post on school vision screening vs. a full eye exam explains the gap in plain language. A comprehensive kids' visit also looks for lazy eye (amblyopia), which is easiest to treat while a child is young, and for early nearsightedness that may need myopia management such as DreamSculpt Ortho-K.
If your child recently passed a school screening but still squints, skips lines while reading, sits close to screens, rubs their eyes a lot, or has a family history of eye turns or strong prescriptions, go ahead and book a kids' eye exam. Screenings and exams work best together: the screening flags a concern; the exam answers it.
We also see siblings and parents in the same visit window when schedules allow, which helps families keep everyone on the same recall rhythm. Bring any screening notice from school, prior glasses or contact lens boxes, and a short list of questions — including whether sports, screens or homework seem harder than they should.
Toddlers and preschoolers do not need to know letters yet. We use pictures, matching games and age-right charts so even quiet or shy kids can give us useful answers. Older students get the same thorough health check as adults, plus time to talk about sports glasses, contact lenses when they are ready, and habits that strain young eyes during long school days.
Homeschool families follow the same exam schedule as school-age kids: yearly once school years begin, sooner if anything looks off. If you are unsure whether last year's screening covered enough, a full exam closes the loop and gives you a written prescription and a clear plan for the year ahead.
When to book
- 8 to 14 months: at least once
- Ages 3 to 5: at least once
- School age: every year
Book sooner if your child squints, turns their head, holds things close, has red or crusty eyelids, or has an eye that turns. A white pupil in photos needs a visit right away.
Slowing myopia
DreamSculpt Ortho-K lenses are worn while your child sleeps. Kids see clearly all day, and it helps slow myopia.
Insurance
We accept many vision and medical plans; check your coverage when you book. We do not accept Medicaid.
Questions from Alpharetta parents
When should my child have a first eye exam?
At least once at 8 to 14 months, at least once between ages 3 and 5, and then every year once school starts.
My child can't read yet. Can you still check their eyes?
Yes. We test vision with letters, numbers or pictures, and we adjust the exam to fit each child.
Can you slow my child's nearsightedness?
Yes, we can help. DreamSculpt Ortho-K overnight lenses help slow myopia. We also offer MiSight 1 day and NaturalVue soft lenses.
Why does an early exam matter?
Lazy eye (amblyopia) is best treated early, ideally before age 8. Eye turns and big prescriptions can also hold back how a child learns to see.
Do you accept Medicaid?
We do not accept Medicaid. We accept many vision and medical plans; check your coverage when you book.
Nearby
Reimbold Eye Group, 4180 Old Milton Pkwy, Suite 1-D, Alpharetta, GA 30005