Jewel City Optometry • Glendale, CA
Pediatric Eye Exams in Glendale
Help your child see their world more comfortably. An eye exam looks beyond how clearly they see to assess how their eyes focus, work together, and stay healthy.
Whether you have noticed a change or are planning a routine visit, Dr. Arlene T. Yepremian, O.D., and Jewel City Optometry are here to help you understand your child’s vision and next steps.
What you notice matters
Signs worth bringing to an eye exam
Children do not always know how to describe a vision concern. Changes in everyday habits can give you a reason to check in—even when your child says they see well.
Squinting
Narrowing their eyes to see across a room or make out details.
Moving closer
Sitting close to screens or holding books unusually near their face.
Reading discomfort
Reporting tired eyes, blur, or headaches during reading and other close-up tasks.
School concerns
A teacher’s observations or a vision screening result that recommends an eye exam.
These signs do not identify a diagnosis on their own. An examination helps determine whether vision is contributing and what care is appropriate.
A closer look at how your child sees
An age-appropriate exam considers several parts of vision—not just reading letters on a chart.
- Vision clarity
- How clearly your child sees at different distances and whether a glasses prescription is needed.
- Focusing
- How the eyes bring near objects into focus for activities such as reading.
- Eye coordination
- How the eyes align and work together as a team.
- Eye health
- An evaluation of the eyes for findings that need treatment or monitoring.
Have a concern about your child’s vision?
Tell us what you have noticed. We will help you arrange an evaluation.
Make the visit feel familiar
Let your child know that the visit is a chance to learn how their eyes see. They do not need to practice or get every answer right.
Testing depends on your child’s age, development, and cooperation. Share any worries or needs ahead of the visit so we can plan an appropriate approach.
What to bring
- Your child’s current glasses, if they wear them.
- Relevant medical and eye health history, including family eye conditions.
- School screening results or notes about concerns raised by teachers.
- Your questions and examples of when symptoms happen.
Care that keeps pace as your child grows
Your child’s vision needs can change over time. After the exam, we will explain the findings, discuss any recommended care, and guide you on when to return.
Take the next step for your child’s eye health
Request a pediatric eye exam at Jewel City Optometry, or call to discuss your questions before scheduling.
839 N Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91206