Healthy vision supports learning, play and safety—and children’s eye exams can catch issues before they impact development. The American Optometric Association recommends exams at 6 months, 3 years and annually thereafter, noting that one in five schoolchildren has an undiagnosed vision problem. Utah Valley’s Best Kids Eye Doctor Office finalists deliver pediatric-friendly care, from comprehensive eye exams to vision therapy and specialty contacts.
Excel Eye Centers provides pediatric eye care in a bright, kid-focused environment. Their optometrists perform age-appropriate tests—retinoscopy, binocular vision screenings and accommodation assessments—to detect refractive errors and binocular dysfunctions. The office offers a playful “Vision Station” with interactive screens that gauge tracking and focusing skills, making exams feel like games. Families appreciate Excel’s designer frames in smaller sizes and in-house lens edging for same-day glasses.
New Sight Vision Therapy Clinic in Provo specializes in quest-to-success vision therapy for children with convergence insufficiency, amblyopia and accommodative disorders. Their therapists guide kids through tailored sessions using specialized lenses, prisms and digital exercises to strengthen visual processing and coordination. Progress is tracked with quantitative measurements—near point of convergence and fixation disparity—to ensure measurable gains. Parents praise the clinic’s warm coaches who turn therapy into confidence-building play.
Esplin Eye Center in Spanish Fork offers full-scope pediatric optometry, including comprehensive exams, myopia management and specialty contact fittings. Their doctors use corneal topography and axial length measurements to monitor nearsighted progression, recommending overnight ortho-k lenses when appropriate. The practice’s private exam bays feature child-safe trial frames and animated eye charts to engage young patients. Esplin also runs community vision screenings in schools to catch issues early.
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