FREE Eye Exams for Babies 6-12 months through a National Program - InfantSEE

Did you know that your Optometrist (Eye Dr) might be apart of the National InfantSEE program that grants babies 6 months to 1 year FREE eye exams!  I went in for my annual eye exam when my girls were 13 months and just missed the cut-off date!  I had NO idea about this benefit.  Therefore, its one I want to pass along to other parents for you to have a chance to take advantage of this program.  Since we didn't qualify for a free exam we have to wait until the next open enrollment period at my husband's work to add 'vision' coverage to our girls medical insurance policy.  We were told by my Dr. if we didn't get the girls in during their 1st year of life we should bring them in at age 2.  Why might you ask like I did, whelp its simple, your baby's vision is key to their development.  The first few years your child is learning & developing so fast that you want to make sure they area able to see the world and learn to their fullest potential.

http://www.infantsee.org

InfantSEE's website says - "Cooing, sitting up and crawling are signs that your baby is growing.  Your baby's vision goes through important stages too.   Did you know eye problems can occur without noticeable symptoms?  An eye and vision assessment is an important step in making sure your baby is learning to see properly.  The InfantSEE program provides a one-time, no cost eye and vision assessment for babies 6 to 12 months old.  To find a participating optometrist in your area, visit www.infantsee.org or call (888) 396-EYES (3937).

Children should have well-child examinations at:

• 6 months to 1 year (InfantSEE® program)
• 3 years old
• 5 years old (before entering school)
• Every year thereafter

If you live in Seattle or the Eastside, consider making an eye appointment for your child at my Optometrist's office in Kirkland, WA.  They have the latest digital technology equipment, an awesome staff, wife & husband team owns the practice, and I trust the Dr's opinions with my and my child's eye care.

Dr. Kristi Kading, OD, FAAO

Optometric Physician - Emphasizing Pediatrics

Specialty Eyecare Group

11830 NE 128th St, Suite 1

Kirkland, WA 98034

(425) 821-8900

http://www.specialtyeye.com/pediatrics.html

According to Specialty Eye Company, Kids Need Eye Exams because...

Vision is the one sense that is not fully developed at birth. Our eyes are simply the “hardware” for taking in visual information. As babies grow, vision is developed through a learning process of seeing, touching, and exploring. The most dynamic period of visual development is the first year of life. Any undetected vision problem can have a significant impact on infant and childhood development.  The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the less likely it is to affect other areas of development.  The initial assessment can detect any eye or visual abnormalities which are present at birth or develop shortly thereafter. 

Watch the InfantSee-Eyes-To-The-Wold video below for more information:

http://youtu.be/5we9QUA6lt4