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My daughter was at risk for eye problems and started having "eye tests" at birth and even few months until she was 3. She started having the vision testing (like a chart) and maybe 2...could have been earlier. As soon as she could talk. My son had no risk factors but we started doing full eye exams at 3.
I wouldn't go by your insurance. There is *no* way for you to home test an eye exam. I would pay out of pocket for a general exam. It doesn't have to cost a fortune.
Twice a year, like clockwork...AND if he is sick. Don't be so quick to assume. Good day.
My kids went to a major pediatric clinic and they never did eye testing at the clinic. If you had concerns, they sent you to the eye doctor. The new one we go to (moved) does but I don't see a ton of value in the quick chart screen. I am sure it catches things here and there, maybe saves insurance some money. But doesn't seem really effective. I still plan on getting them full exams once a year.
OP if you doubt then please take the check up. How sooner is how better. My daughter is under control since she was 3 months old baby. But she has no vision issue but a trouble with eye jumping to a corner due to a muscle issue. I am happy that I took my daughter with my own money. Yes insurances play us out all the time. You have to make it important and let them to agree. Please don't wait.
1) Ask the pediatrician.
2) Health isurance is used for the ophthalmologist (eye doctor), pediatric ophthalmologists see children from birth on.
3) Vision insurance is used for the optometrist, each optometrist has different guidelines regarding the age of children they treat. Ask around.
One of my sons saw a pediatric ophthalmologist before he was really verbal. He kept blinking his eyes and the pediatrician suggested I take him. I was amazed at how adept they were at dealing with tiny children. In his case, it was allergy related, but they were able to test his vision by having him point in the direction the arrows were facing.
One of my sons saw a pediatric ophthalmologist before he was really verbal. He kept blinking his eyes and the pediatrician suggested I take him. I was amazed at how adept they were at dealing with tiny children. In his case, it was allergy related, but they were able to test his vision by having him point in the direction the arrows were facing.
It actually is amazing. They were doing those refractory tests ("which is better, 1 or 2") on my daughter when she was old enough to sit up (she sat on my lap). The doc was able to find out her vision without my daughter needing to answer questions at all. I was like...well then why do I have to answer?! I have no idea how she did it, but its the same now as it was then and she answers the questions.
1) Ask the pediatrician. 2) Health isurance is used for the ophthalmologist (eye doctor), pediatric ophthalmologists see children from birth on.
3) Vision insurance is used for the optometrist, each optometrist has different guidelines regarding the age of children they treat. Ask around.
I have been going to an ophthalmologist for decades. the only time when it was covered by health insurance was when I had a medical issue such as an eye infection or when I needed cataract surgery. At least 95% of the time my insurance did not even pay a nickel towards the cost of the visit. Of course, your health insurance may be different.
Although, I do agree that pediatric ophthalmologists see children from birth.
I have been going to an ophthalmologist for decades. the only time when it was covered by health insurance was when I had a medical issue such as an eye infection or when I needed cataract surgery. At least 95% of the time my insurance did not even pay a nickel towards the cost of the visit. Of course, your health insurance may be different.
Although, I do agree that pediatric ophthalmologists see children from birth.
My son's pediatric ophthalmologist was covered by our health insurance. Glasses and regular eye exam are covered by Vision Services Plan.
His pediatrician started doing basic vision tests when he was probably pre-school age. The ped saw an issue and referred us to the ophthamologist. He got glasses in kindergarten.
There is really no reason for the OP to be giving an at-home do-it-yourself vision test. If she suspects an issue, she should take him to the doctor, like she would for anything else.
I have been going to an ophthalmologist for decades. the only time when it was covered by health insurance was when I had a medical issue such as an eye infection or when I needed cataract surgery. At least 95% of the time my insurance did not even pay a nickel towards the cost of the visit. Of course, your health insurance may be different.
Although, I do agree that pediatric ophthalmologists see children from birth.
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Originally Posted by Kibbiekat
My son's pediatric ophthalmologist was covered by our health insurance. Glasses and regular eye exam are covered by Vision Services Plan.
His pediatrician started doing basic vision tests when he was probably pre-school age. The ped saw an issue and referred us to the ophthamologist. He got glasses in kindergarten.
There is really no reason for the OP to be giving an at-home do-it-yourself vision test. If she suspects an issue, she should take him to the doctor, like she would for anything else.
Is it possible that it was covered because your child had some type of medical need?
Our daughter saw an ophthalmologist from the time she was about seven, and started wearing glasses (for near sightedness), but I do not believe that it was ever covered by our health insurance (just like adult visits to ophthalmologists were not covered unless there was a medical issue). Obviously, your health insurance was different. I wanted to make that point so that people do not assume that all health insurances cover it.
What is a "Vision Services Plan"? Is that a private pay plan?
Nevertheless, the OP should take her child to the doctor if she has concerns.
Last edited by germaine2626; 05-05-2016 at 07:02 PM..
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