​​Pediatric eye doctors specialize in diagnosing visual impairment and if glasses, surgery or other visual aids may be beneficial. Doctors with training in Low Vision specialize in determining the extent of a child’s functional vision. They prescribe glasses or other low vision devices like hand held or video magnifiers or telescopes to allow a child to use their vision to the greatest extent possible. 

Our partner eye doctors also provide recommendations for how to help a child strengthen the use of their vision in cases where vision can improve. During the exam, our Vision Educators provide suggestions and demonstrate activities that help children with learning accommodations. Families are given information, resources and guidance about their child's diagnosis and follow up education and support services are ongoing until a child turns 18.