

Children’s Eye Exams in Brampton
Focusing on Your Family
It’s never too early to focus on your children’s eye health and vision. Their sense of sight is important at every age and every stage of development.
Our optometrists are experienced with children and can put them at ease. Many kids even think their eye exams are fun! And, if your child does need glasses, we offer a wide selection of colours and styles that will make them smile. We can also help address common vision concerns in children, like amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (crossed eyes).
Book their appointment today to help set them up for success—and a lifetime of healthy vision.

When Do Children Need Eye Exams?
The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends that children have:
- A comprehensive exam to establish a baseline between the ages of 6 and 9 months.
- Another comprehensive exam as they grow and develop between the ages of 2 and 5.
- Annual, comprehensive exams from age 6 and continuing until adulthood.
Proper vision can be beneficial for your child's success—in life and in academics. Beyond just seeing what’s in front of them at school, visual skills are needed for social, cognitive, and motor skill development.
Book your child’s eye exam today!
Valuable Visual Skills
Children aren’t born with the visual skills they need—they develop them over time.
Good visual skills can help set your child up for success. Whether it’s reading, interacting with other kids, throwing a ball around outside, or seeing what the teacher writes on the board, eyesight is involved.
Children who start school with undiagnosed vision problems may struggle to keep up in class. They may be misdiagnosed with ADHD or another behavioural disorder.
Undiagnosed vision problems can also lead to:
- Learning at a slower rate than their peers.
- Behavioural and disciplinary problems.
- Higher risk of dropping out of school.
Stages of Sight
There are many milestones in a baby’s visual progression. Here’s what to expect at some important stages:
- Birth to 1 Month: Your baby should be staring at bright lights or faces, albeit for a short period.
- 1 to 3 Months: They’ll begin to look toward sounds and follow objects horizontally.
- 3 to 5 Months: Babies begin to reach for objects and see differences between colours.
- 5 to 7 Months: Hand-eye coordination will begin to develop, and your baby should start looking at distant objects.
- 7 to 12 Months: Depth perception, focusing, and other visual skills should be developed, and your baby might begin to copy facial expressions they see.
As children get older, you can help encourage their healthy visual development by playing look-and-find games like Where’s Waldo, doing word searches and maze games together, and limiting their screen time.
To help your child develop healthy visual skills, be sure to bring them in for comprehensive eye exams.
How Do I Know If My Child Needs Glasses?
If they are experiencing a vision issue, children are often unable to articulate the problem—they might not even know there is a problem. Unlike adults, children have not established a baseline of what proper vision looks like for them.
Kids can experience signs or symptoms that may not seem visual—like tiredness, poor concentration, or difficulty keeping their place while reading. They may develop vision problems standard glasses can’t correct alone, like strabismus (eye-turn) or amblyopia (lazy eye), which can affect how their vision develops.
Bringing your child for regular eye exams lets us establish that baseline so we take the time to evaluate their symptoms. By detecting vision problems early on, we can give them appropriate support—whether they need glasses or other personalized care. Book their appointment today!
Our Services

Comprehensive Eye Exams
Thorough eye exams allow us to personalize your care so that we can support you in maintaining healthy vision for a lifetime.

Eye Disease Management
With early detection and attentive care, we can help prevent eye disease and preserve your sight throughout every stage of life.

Diabetic Eye Exams
Getting regular diabetic eye exams can help us keep an eye on your health & prevent any vision & eye-related complications of diabetes.

Myopia Management
Taking early steps to manage nearsightedness (myopia) can help your child maintain their vision & prevent complications later in life.
Visit Our Location
Come to our practice in Brampton near the intersection of Cherrycrest Drive and Ebenezer Road. Parking is available just steps from our doors.

Our Address
25 Cherrycrest Drive, Unit 4
Brampton, ON L6P 3W4
Contact Information
Phone: 905-915-9255
Email: info@riverstoneeyecare.com
Hours of Operation
- Monday 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sunday 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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