Eye Exams
Kids Eye Exams near Portsmouth, NH
At Fox Run Eye Care in Greenland, NH, Dr. Amy Catalano Boyer and Dr. Susan Gallant-Behan see children from about age 6 up through teens. We do not see infants.
We take the time to explain each step in simple, reassuring terms, so kids understand what’s happening and parents feel confident in their care.
First Eye Exam
When should my child have an eye exam?
We typically see children from about age 6, plus teens, adults and seniors. We do not see infants. Regular eye exams through the school years help catch vision changes early. Children’s eye exams at Fox Run Eye Care are done by both of our optometrists.
Myopia Control
Myopia Control for Kids
If your child’s distance vision keeps getting worse, our doctors offer myopia management with Essilor® Stellest™ glasses (FDA-authorized for children who start treatment at ages 6–12) and MiSight® 1 day contact lenses (FDA-approved for children who start treatment at ages 8–12), with follow-up visits every six months.
Kids’ Glasses
Glasses After the Exam
If your child needs glasses, our optician, Colin B. McPhillips, NH RDO, helps you choose frames and lenses in the same visit.
We carry kids’ frames and recommend impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses for children.
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Our Optometrists
Meet Your Eye Doctors
Dr. Amy Catalano Boyer and Dr. Susan Gallant-Behan both provide kids eye exams. They see children from about age 6 and up. For younger children, call our office for details.
Amy Catalano Boyer, O.D.
Optometrist · Founder
Founder of Fox Run Eye Care, practicing optometry for over 25 years; Doctor of Optometry, Indiana University Bloomington; lifelong New Hampshire resident; member of the American Optometric Association and the New Hampshire Optometric Association.
Susan Gallant-Behan, O.D.
Optometrist
Joined Fox Run Eye Care in 2018 and has practiced optometry for over 25 years; Hamilton College and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry; ABO Certified; member of the American Optometric Association and the New Hampshire Optometric Association.
Colin B. McPhillips, NH RDO
Optician
Registered Dispensing Optician.
Kids Eye Exam FAQs
At what age should my child have a first eye exam?
We typically see children from about age 6, plus teens, adults and seniors. We do not see infants.
Is a school vision screening enough?
No. A screening only checks how well your child reads a chart. A comprehensive eye exam also measures the prescription and checks how the eyes work together, color vision, eye pressure and eye health.
What happens during a kids eye exam?
Your doctor checks how clearly your child sees, measures the prescription, tests eye teaming and color vision, checks eye pressure with the no-puff Icare tonometer and looks at the back of the eye with Optos imaging.
Do you offer myopia control for children?
Yes. We offer myopia management with Stellest glasses and MiSight® 1 day contact lenses, with follow-up visits every six months.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes. Same-day walk-in appointments are accepted when available.
Do you take my child’s insurance?
We accept VSP, EyeMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem), Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical eye visits, Cigna, Aetna and Harvard Pilgrim. Call us at 603-828-9601 so we can verify your plan.
Can you send exam results to my child’s school or pediatrician?
Yes. When you ask, we can send your child’s exam results or fill out school forms.
Screening vs. Exam
A School Vision Screening Is Not an Eye Exam
A vision screening checks how well your child reads a chart. A comprehensive children’s eye exam (sometimes called a pediatric eye exam) goes further: your doctor measures your child’s prescription, tests how the eyes work together and checks color vision, eye pressure and the health of the eye.
Inside the Exam
What a Kids Eye Exam Checks
- How clearly your child sees, near and far (visual acuity)
- Your child’s prescription, if glasses are needed
- How the two eyes work together (eye teaming)
- Color vision
- Eye pressure, with the no-puff Icare tonometer
- The back of the eye, with child-friendly Optos retinal imaging
The exam can find nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness and astigmatism, so your child gets the right glasses or treatment.
Warning Signs
Signs Your Child May Need an Eye Exam
Children often don’t say when they can’t see well. Watch for:
- Squinting to see far away
- Sitting very close to the TV or screen
- Trouble seeing the board at school
- Headaches after school or homework
If any of these sound familiar, schedule a kids eye exam.
Screen Time
Screens and Homework
If your child spends long hours on a computer, tablet or phone, tell us at the exam. We check for digital eye strain and can recommend lenses and habits that keep your child’s eyes comfortable.
Plan Your Visit
Hours, Walk-Ins and Insurance
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Same-day walk-in appointments are accepted when available. We accept VSP, EyeMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem), Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical eye visits, Cigna, Aetna and Harvard Pilgrim, and you can use your FSA or HSA. Call us at 603-828-9601 so we can verify your child’s plan.
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