Rutland’s Home of Child Eye Care
Your child deserves an environment that makes them feel comfortable, relaxed, and safe. At Rutland Optometry, we treat your family as an extension of our own, meaning we go the distance so your child has everything they need to enjoy their eye care experience.
From our understanding and compassionate staff to our comprehensive and modern eye care practices, we’re proud to be the team your child can trust.
Find out how we can serve your child’s vision by booking their appointment today!
Why Your Child’s Vision Matters
Your child relies on their vision for 80% of their learning. However, eye conditions can prevent your child from learning at their full potential, leading to issues with their school work, behaviour, and confidence.
We believe your child deserves eyesight they can rely on. By bringing your child in for regular eye exams, we can identify potential problems before they affect your child’s quality of life.
What to Expect From Your Child’s Eye Exam
We design our eye exams to be both comprehensive and comfortable.
Because regular eye exams are the key to preserving and protecting your child’s eyesight, we recommend bringing your child in for an eye exam during important stages in their eye development, including:
- An initial exam at 6 months of age
- A second exam between 2 and 5 years
- A third exam right before starting school
- Annual eye exams until turning 18
We may recommend more frequent eye exams depending on your child’s needs.
We communicate everything we do during the exam with you and your child.
At their exam, we will examine your child’s eye health, personal health, and family health history. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to address them.
We determine your child’s lens prescription through a refraction exam. There are several different methods for this, but some of the most tried and tested are using a phoropter or Snellen eye chart.
One of the most important steps during an eye exam is examining your child’s eye health. Using modern technology and comfortable techniques, we examine the delicate structures of your child’s eyes for signs of conditions and potential diseases.
Common Issues We Help Address
Children might not know they’re experiencing an issue with their eyes or vision. However, there are some signs you might be able to identify, including:
- Excessive eye rubbing
- A short attention span
- Difficulty reading or writing
- Word and number reversals
- Sitting close to the front of the class
- Sitting close to screens and monitors
- Holding books up close
If your child displays these signs, please book them for an eye exam. Our team can examine their issues and determine what may be causing their symptoms.
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error that develops around the time children start school. As your child grows, their eyes might grow too long, or their cornea’s curvature may become too steep, making it difficult to see distant objects clearly.
Learn more about our approach to myopia control.
Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is a condition characterized by a wandering or unaligned eye.
Uncorrected refractive errors or poor eye muscle control can cause amblyopia, usually developing between the ages of 1 and 3. Over time, your child’s brain may start ignoring images from their “weaker” eye, leading to vision loss.
Early detection allows your child to manage this issue using corrective lenses, eye patches, or vision therapy.
Strabismus, also known as crossed eyes, is a condition that causes poor alignment between both of your child’s eyes. Like amblyopia, strabismus can develop early in your child’s life and could lead to vision loss if it’s not addressed early enough.
By detecting strabismus as early as possible, we can recommend several options to manage your child’s symptoms, including corrective lenses or vision therapy.
Schedule Your Child’s Next Eye Exam Today
We want to help keep your child’s vision clear and healthy. Early eye exams are essential for detecting vision issues and supporting lifelong eye health.
Contact us to schedule your child’s next eye exam today!
Why Choose Us
Eyewear That Fits Your Style & Needs
With decades of experience in the community, we’re your local destination for eyewear. Whether you’re looking for classic frames or trendy sunglasses, our team is your guide to finding the look and fit that suits your unique lifestyle.
Thanks to our on-site lens edger, we can craft your lenses with precision and offer same-day service for most single-vision lenses.
Giving Back to the Community: One World Two Eyes
We believe in giving back to those in need. Dr. Sunil Parekh proudly joined One World Two Eyes in 2024, a non-profit organization that provides essential eye care services to children in underserved communities worldwide.
By supporting One World Two Eyes, we’re helping make a positive impact on the lives of children who may not have access to the eye care they need.
Protecting Your Child’s Vision: Myopia Management
Nearsightedness (myopia) is on the rise, affecting more children than ever before. By slowing progressive myopia, we can help preserve their long-term eye health and vision.
At Rutland Optometry, we want to help kids succeed. Our comprehensive myopia management can help your child achieve their full potential in and out of the classroom.
From Providing Eyewear to Eye Care
From Providing Eyewear to Eye Care
Our Location
Our office is conveniently located just minutes from Highway 93 on Highway 33 in the heart of Rutland. Find us inside Willow Park Mall, with ample parking just outside our doors.
Our Address
- 3-590 Hwy 33 W
- Kelowna, BC V1X 6A8
Contact Information
- Phone: 250-868-3480
- Email: [email protected]
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