Children’s Eye Exams
Protect Your Child’s Eye Health with Annual Exams
At Annik Eye Care in Cloverdale, Surrey, we use advanced, state-of-the-art diagnostic technology to provide thorough, proactive eye care—because your eye health goes far beyond your prescription. Every Adult, Senior, and Diabetic eye exam includes access to our complete suite of advanced imaging and diagnostic tests at no additional cost, ensuring comprehensive care without surprises.
Our comprehensive eye exams feature ultra-widefield retinal imaging (Optomap), capturing up to 80% of the retina in a single image—far more than traditional retinal photography. This allows our optometrists to detect early signs of eye disease that may develop without noticeable symptoms. We also utilize Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to obtain highly detailed, cross-sectional images of the retina and optic nerve, essential for early detection and ongoing monitoring of conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic eye disease, and other retinal disorders.
Additionally, corneal topography provides precise mapping of the eye’s surface, aiding in the diagnosis and management of conditions such as keratoconus and other corneal irregularities. These tests are fast, painless, and non-invasive, giving our optometrists a deeper understanding of your eye health and enabling earlier intervention and more effective treatment plans.
By integrating advanced diagnostic technology into every eligible eye exam—at no extra cost—we ensure patients in Cloverdale and Surrey receive the highest standard of optometric care in a comfortable, welcoming environment. Book your comprehensive eye exam today and experience the Annik Eye Care difference.
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The CAO recommends that children receive their first eye exam between the ages of 6 and 9 months. It is during this time that your child will gain eye muscle control and hand-eye coordination. This is also when issues like strabismus (crossed eyes) or amblyopia (lazy eyes) will surface.
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The CAO recommends that preschool children (2 to 5 years old) receive at least one exam before starting school. This exam will allow your optometrist to check your child’s visual development and uncover any additional issues.
At this age, your child’s learning and development are largely tied to their vision. You can use many different activities to help your child develop visual skills, like painting, colouring, or sorting sizes and shapes.
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Because children rely so heavily on their eyes and vision during school and play, the CAO recommends that children between the ages of 6 and 19 undergo annual eye exams. Yearly exams will allow us to monitor your child’s development, diagnose refractive errors, like myopia or astigmatism, and potential eye conditions or diseases.
The Importance of Pediatric Eye Exams
Children’s eyes develop rapidly, and healthy vision is essential for learning, playing, and overall development. Vision problems that go undetected can affect your child’s ability to read, watch TV, participate in sports, or use digital devices.
If left untreated, childhood vision issues may lead to:
Slower learning progress than expected for their age
Frustration with school or learning activities
Reduced self-esteem
Behavioral challenges
Regular pediatric eye exams help detect vision problems, eye conditions, and diseases early—before they cause lasting complications. Early intervention ensures your child can reach their full academic and developmental potential.
Book a comprehensive eye exam if your child shows any of the following symptoms:
Frequent headaches or irritability
Red, watery, or itchy eyes
Covering or closing one eye
Lack of interest in books, TV, or schoolwork
Sitting too close to screens
Squinting, excessive blinking, or rubbing of the eyes
Skipping, omitting, or confusing words while reading
At Annik Eye Care in Cloverdale, Surrey, our experienced pediatric optometrists provide thorough eye exams tailored to children of all ages. Early detection and treatment can protect your child’s vision and support healthy visual development.
Common Childhood Eye Conditions
The following are some common eye conditions that can be diagnosed during a regular eye exam.
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Strabismus, or crossed eyes, is an ocular muscle condition in which the eyes are misaligned. This can cause one or both of the eyes to turn up, down, out, or in.
Strabismus won’t correct on its own, and if left untreated, it will worsen until the brain begins to ignore information received from the affected eye.
Fortunately, strabismus is treatable. This condition usually develops in early childhood, and regular, comprehensive eye exams will allow us to detect and correct it. Treatment includes eyeglasses, vision therapy, prisms, and in some cases, surgery.
If you notice signs of an eye turn, please book an eye exam for your child as soon as possible, so we can provide you with a treatment plan.
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Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is a weakness in one or both eyes caused by an uncorrected prescription or strabismus. If the prescription is dramatically different between two eyes, the stronger eye tends to take over the visual duties, causing the brain to ignore images sent from the weaker eye.
Amblyopia is treatable early on, but treatment becomes significantly more difficult if left untreated for too long. If left completely untreated, the affected eye may become functionally blind.
Treatments include patching the stronger eye to encourage the use of the weaker eye. Vision therapy, glasses, or contact lenses may also be required. A child may not realize they have amblyopia but it can be easily diagnosed during a regular, comprehensive eye exam.
Where to Find Us
Annik Eye Care is conveniently located in Clover Square Village, near No Frills and Pizza Hut, in the heart of Cloverdale, Surrey, British Columbia. Our centrally located optometry clinic is easy to find and accessible for patients throughout Cloverdale and the greater Surrey area. As a family-owned practice serving Surrey for over 20 years, we look forward to welcoming you and your family for trusted, personalized eye care.
Our Address
17700 56 Ave #110
Surrey, BC | V3S 1C7
Our Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Contact Information
Phone: 604-574-7775
Email: eyecare@annikeyecare.ca