--- title: Pediatric Eye Care | Signal Hill Eye Care description: Ensure your child's healthy vision with gentle eye exams. Early detection supports learning, comfort, and confidence. 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Big Futures. Nurturing healthy vision from the start with gentle, kid-friendly care. [Book A Kids' Eye Exam](https://signalhill.visualbook.ca/) ![Pediatric-eyeexam](https://signalhilleyecare.com/hubfs/Pediatric-eyeexam.png) #### PEDIATRIC EYE CARE ## Why Early Eye Exams Matter. Healthy vision plays a key role in how children learn, explore, and develop confidence. Many early signs of vision issues can be subtle, so regular eye exams help us identify concerns before they begin affecting school, activities, or everyday comfort. During a children’s exam, we assess: Visual development and age-specific milestones Depth perception and eye alignment Focusing ability Eye health and early signs of common conditions Early detection gives families clarity and helps support long-term visual development. ![Pediatric-childfriendly](https://signalhilleyecare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pediatric-childfriendly.png?width=445&height=542&name=Pediatric-childfriendly.png) #### A SAFE SPACE ## What Makes Our Care Child Friendly. We know eye exams can feel new or unfamiliar for kids, so we create an environment that feels warm, patient, and reassuring. Our team makes sure to take the time to: Explain each step in kid-friendly language Move at a pace that keeps children comfortable Use gentle, age-appropriate testing methods Encourage questions from both kids and parents The goal is to make exams feel relaxed and positive, an experience children can feel good about. #### LONG TERM GUIDANCE ## Myopia Management for Kids Nearsightedness (myopia) often develops in childhood and can progress as kids grow. We work with families to create individualized plans that help slow this progression and support long-term eye health. This includes options like specially designed glasses or contact lenses, Ortho K contact lenses, eye drops and also a discussion about lifestyle guidance. [Learn More about Myopia Control](https://signalhilleyecare.com/myopia-control?hsLang=en) [Learn More About Ortho-K](https://signalhilleyecare.com/ortho-k?hsLang=en) ![Pediatric-fullwidth](https://signalhilleyecare.com/hubfs/Pediatric-fullwidth.png "Pediatric-fullwidth") #### VISION SIGNS ## Guidance for Parents It’s not always easy to tell when a child may be having trouble seeing. Here are a few signs parents often notice. If you notice any, or if it’s simply time for a routine checkup, we’re here to help. ![SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric Squint](https://signalhilleyecare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric%20Squint.png?width=90&height=90&name=SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric%20Squint.png) Squinting or closing one eye to see ![SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric Screen](https://signalhilleyecare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric%20Screen.png?width=90&height=90&name=SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric%20Screen.png) Sitting very close to screens ![SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric-Headache](https://signalhilleyecare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric-Headache.png?width=90&height=90&name=SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric-Headache.png) Headaches after school or reading ![SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric Blurry](https://signalhilleyecare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric%20Blurry.png?width=90&height=90&name=SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric%20Blurry.png) Complaints about blurry words or distant objects ![SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric Reading](https://signalhilleyecare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric%20Reading.png?width=90&height=90&name=SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric%20Reading.png) Losing place while reading ![SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric Lights](https://signalhilleyecare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric%20Lights.png?width=90&height=90&name=SHEC-Website-icons_Pediatric%20Lights.png) Sensitivity to light ![Parallax scroll decoration](https://signalhilleyecare.com/hubfs/22%25blur-modern-glasses-isolated-on-white-with-copy-space-2024-11-14-06-50-31-utc.png) ## Bright Futures Ahead A kids’ eye exam is a simple step that can make a big difference in learning, comfort, and confidence. [Book a Kids' Eye Exam](https://signalhill.visualbook.ca/) [![SHEC-Logo-Cream](https://signalhilleyecare.com/hubfs/SHEC-Logo-Cream.svg)](https://signalhilleyecare.com?hsLang=en) [Order Contacts](https://signalhilleyecare.com/order-contacts?hsLang=en) [Book an Appointment](https://signalhill.visualbook.ca/) - About Us - [Our Story](https://signalhilleyecare.com/our-story) - [Our Team](https://signalhilleyecare.com/our-team) - [Giving Back](https://signalhilleyecare.com/giving-back) - Eye Care - [Eye Exam](https://signalhilleyecare.com/eye-exams) - [Pediatric Eye Care](https://signalhilleyecare.com/pediatric-eye-care) - [Glasses](https://signalhilleyecare.com/glasses) - [Contact Lenses](https://signalhilleyecare.com/contact-lenses) - Specialty Eye Care - [Ortho-K](https://signalhilleyecare.com/ortho-k) - [Dry Eye Therapy](https://signalhilleyecare.com/dry-eye-therapy) - [Myopia Control](https://signalhilleyecare.com/myopia-control) - [LASIK Co-Management](https://signalhilleyecare.com/lasik-co-management) - [Contact Us](https://signalhilleyecare.com/contact-us) - Where to Find Us - 5963 Signal Hill Centre SW, Calgary, AB T3H 3P8 - Phone: 403.686.2022 2026 Copyright. 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