Dr. Adriana Duarte
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
- Doctor of Optometry · CA Optometry license 000000
Children's eye exams
An eye exam your child can follow
Children don't always say when something looks wrong. A parent stays beside the child, and the doctor explains each step in plain words, in English or Spanish.
What to bring
Your child's glasses, if they have them
A favorite book or toy for the waiting room
A note from the school nurse, if there was one
Your vision and medical insurance cards
What happens at the visit
Plan on about 45 minutes. Babies and toddlers: call us first, and we will tell you what the visit can include.
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Step 1: A short talk
We ask the parent what they have noticed, such as squinting or sitting close to the screen.
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Step 2: Games, not tests
Pictures and shapes at different distances show how your child sees.
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Step 3: A look at the eyes
The doctor checks how the eyes move together and how healthy they are.
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Step 4: What we found
We explain it to you and to your child, and you get a copy of any prescription.
How it is billed
A school-age exam is usually a vision plan visit. See How fees work for the rest.
A routine exam
A routine exam is billed to your child's vision plan.
A problem or a follow-up
A visit for a red eye or a follow-up is billed to medical insurance.
If you pay yourself
We tell you the fee before the visit starts and give you a written estimate on request.
The doctors who see you
Dr. Vikram Bajwa
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
- Doctor of Optometry · CA Optometry license 000000
Questions we hear
When should I bring my child?
Many families come before kindergarten and then every year or two. Come sooner if your child squints, rubs their eyes a lot or sits very close to screens.
Does my child need to know the letters?
No. We use pictures and shapes for children who are not reading yet.
Can we fill the prescription elsewhere?
Yes. Your child's prescription is yours, and you can fill it anywhere.
Ready to book a visit?
Send us your name and number, or call. We will find a time that fits your week.