Kids Eye Exams
Supporting Healthy Vision as Children Grow
Many children don’t realize when their vision isn’t clear, which can impact learning, reading, and everyday activities. At Eye Pros, our doctors provide kids eye exams in a comfortable, family-friendly setting using techniques designed to work for children of all ages.
Eye Exams for Children of All Ages
Eye Pros provides eye exams for children of all ages in a welcoming and family-friendly environment.
Most of our doctors see children starting around age 5, with select providers also available for younger children. Our team uses gentle, age-appropriate techniques to help children feel comfortable during their visit.
Why Eye Exams Are Important for Children
Children often assume their vision is normal because they don't know any different. Vision problems can affect learning, reading, and everyday activities without always being obvious.
Regular eye exams help detect issues early and ensure children have the visual skills needed for school, sports, and daily life.
Vision Milestones
Infants (6-12 months)
Basic screening of eye alignment and development
Toddlers (around age 3)
Evaluation for early vision problems and coordination
School-age children (5+ years)
Annual exams help ensure clear vision for learning and activities
Eye Exams for Children Who Can't Read Yet
Many parents wonder if their child is too young for an eye exam.
Our doctors use testing methods designed for young children that rely on shapes, pictures, and lights instead of letters. This allows us to evaluate vision even in children who cannot yet read.
Signs Your Child May Have a Vision Problem
Children may not realize their vision isn't clear. Parents should watch for signs such as:
- Squinting frequently
- Sitting very close to screens or books
- Complaints of headaches or tired eyes
- Covering one eye
- Difficulty focusing on schoolwork
- Trouble with hand-eye coordination
If you notice any of these signs, an eye exam can help determine whether vision may be affecting your child's daily activities.
Family-Friendly Care for Children
Eye Pros provides kids eye exams at all of our locations in a comfortable, family-friendly environment. Our doctors and staff work to create a positive experience for children, using age-appropriate communication and taking extra time when needed to help them feel at ease.
When scheduling, parents are encouraged to mention their child’s age so we can match them with the appropriate provider and ensure the best experience.
Schedule Your Child's Eye Exam
Schedule an appointment today at the location most convenient for your family.
Eye Doctors for Kids
Doctors Available for Children Under Age 5
Dr. Lance Bloom
Dr. Lance Bloom is a native of Colorado. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science from BYU–Idaho in 2009, then completed his Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University–Arizona College of Optometry in 2013.
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While in school he completed various internships in pediatric optometry/vision therapy, primary eye care, and ocular disease. Dr. Bloom has practiced in multiple practice settings, including managing his own practice in Colorado prior to moving with his family to Idaho.
Dr. Bloom enjoys working with patients of all ages, but he especially enjoys working with children and youth, and has performed thousands of pediatric vision exams. He also speaks Spanish and loves working with the hispanic community. He will gladly perform your exam in Spanish if you desire. Dr. Bloom strongly believes in patient education and listening to his patients in order to ensure that each patient’s functional visual needs are met during the eye exam.
In his personal time he enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children, singing, playing guitar, and following his sports teams. He’s especially happy that he could move to Boise and still be a Denver Broncos fan.
Seeing Children Ages: All Ages
Dr. AJ Durrant
Dr. AJ Durrant received his doctorate in optometry at Midwestern University College of Optometry in Arizona. While in school, he completed rotations focused on primary eye care and the management of ocular disease.
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Seeing Children Ages: All Ages
Dr. Jessica Hilty
Dr. Hilty grew up in upstate New York. She graduated from Liberty University in Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences. She then attended optometry school at the University of Missouri Saint Louis where she graduated with honors and had a wide variety of internships including primary eye care, ocular disease, and pediatric eye care.
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Dr. Hilty loves working with kids and would be happy to see your whole family! Dr. Hilty and her husband, Andrew, are excited to be back in Idaho, where he grew up. In her spare time, Dr. Hilty enjoys camping and hiking, as well as card games and traveling.
Seeing Children Ages: All Ages
Dr. Hansen Millett
Dr. Hansen Milett grew up near Seattle, Washington where he developed a fascination with the human body from a young age. Combining this with his innate desire to help those around him, a career in medicine seemed inevitable.
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In 2020, he started Optometry school at the University of Missouri – St Louis, where he was frequently placed on the Dean’s List with Honors. During his fourth year, he rotated through many clinics in the Greater St Louis area, where he deepened his passion and skills in eyecare.
After graduating in 2024, Dr Millett made the decision to pursue an additional year of training in the form of a Cornea and Contact Lens Residency, where he received further instruction and exposure into the management of corneal ectatic diseases through the use of specialty contact lenses. He hopes to bring this experience to his practice here in Spanish Fork.
He is thrilled to be able to return to Utah with his wife and three children, surrounded by friends and family. In his free time, he enjoys long video games, chunky board games, disc golf, and trying out new recipes for any who enter his home.
Dr. Chris Robison
Dr. Chris Robison grew up in Rigby, Idaho. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with an emphasis on Human Biology from Brigham Young University Idaho while also studying music as a guitarist and singer as well as teaching a guitar & ukulele workshop.
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Dr. Robison began his optometric education at the prestigious Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon. While at Pacific University, he acquired additional training in pediatric optometry, vision therapy, specialty contact lenses, & ocular disease.
As part of his clinical education, Dr. Robison trained at the Hollingshead Eye Center in Boise, Idaho. This training concentrated on ocular disease, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, pre and post surgical care, corneal pathology, and retinal vascular disease.
He later trained at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah, where he served members of the United States Air Force, providing them with excellent glasses and contact lens solutions, frequently helping them get better than 20/20 vision. Dr. Robison also trained at the prestigious Eye Institute of Utah, in Salt Lake City, Utah, which emphasized advanced dry eye treatment, a large variety of retinal pathology, & neurological conditions. He then received additional training on diabetic retinopathy, and inflammatory eye disease at the Indian Health Services in Fort Hall, Idaho. Dr. Robison has a whole body approach to eye care and loves to find the underlying causes of eye disease so he can best help his patients.
In his free time, Dr. Robison enjoys being active, hiking, camping, & anything outdoors, as well as going to movies, cooking, singing & playing guitar.
Seeing Children Ages: All Ages