Children’s Eye Exams | Markham Eye Associates

Caring for Young Eyes, One Step at a Time

Your child’s vision plays a big role in how they learn, grow, and experience the world. At Markham Eye Associates, we provide gentle, age-appropriate eye exams that help detect issues early and support your child’s development from infancy through their teen years.

Whether it’s their first eye check or part of a long-term care plan for myopia, we’re here to make the experience comfortable, informative, and reassuring for both kids and parents.

Healthy vision starts with early action. Contact us to book your child’s next eye exam today and get ahead of any potential issues.

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Why Are Children’s Eye Exams Important?

Many vision issues in kids can go unnoticed, especially when children don’t realize they’re seeing things differently. Eye exams can detect early signs of:

Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism)
Amblyopia (lazy eye)
Strabismus (eye turn or misalignment)
Myopia (progressive nearsightedness)

When left uncorrected, these conditions can affect learning, behaviour, and even confidence in and outside of the classroom.

The Importance of Myopia Control

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is one of the most common vision issues in children and is becoming increasingly common at younger ages. Myopia makes it difficult to see distant objects clearly and often worsens over time, increasing the risk of serious eye conditions later in life.

At Markham Eye Associates, we offer evidence-based myopia control treatments to help slow the progression of nearsightedness and protect your child’s long-term vision. These include:

Atropine eye drops
MiSight 1 day contact lenses
Myopia control glasses
Multifocal contact lenses
Combination treatment plans

We’ll work with your family to find the approach that best fits your child’s age, lifestyle, and comfort.

How Are Children’s Eye Exams Different?

Children’s exams are designed with young patients in mind. We adjust our language, pace, and testing methods to suit their age and developmental stage. For babies and toddlers, we use objective tools and visual cues instead of relying on verbal answers.

For school-age children and teens, we incorporate more familiar testing formats while also screening for signs of digital eye strain, progression of myopia, and other age-specific concerns.

If your child needs glasses, our friendly optical staff can help you find a pair that’s durable, comfortable, and kid-approved.

The Link Between Vision & Learning

Clear vision is a key part of how children learn and engage with the world around them. From reading and writing to focusing on the board or screen, so much of a child’s daily learning depends on how well their eyes work.

When vision problems go undetected, they can lead to challenges with reading, concentration, and classroom participation. Some kids may avoid close-up tasks, lose their place while reading, or appear distracted, and these behaviours are sometimes mistaken for learning or attention issues.

A comprehensive eye exam can help uncover vision concerns that might be holding your child back. If you’ve noticed changes in your child’s learning or behaviour, this may be the right time to schedule their eye exam.

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Our Location

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You can find us in Markham Town Square, located next door to Shoppers Drug Mart, inside the Health Centre. There is plenty of free parking available outside the clinic. We look forward to seeing you!