1. Locate a Pediatric Ophthalmologist specializing in your child's specific eye condition.
2. Research low vision specialists in your area. This provider evaluates visual acuity, visual fields, functional vision skills and the potential need for prescriptive glasses or sunglasses. The low vision specialist will also evaluate the need for low vision devices (magnifiers or closed circuit television) once your child reaches school age.
3. Contact your county/local Early Intervention provider to initiate developmental evaluations to determine the need for, or establish the type of Early Intervention services available or recommended for your child. These professionals are primarily there to provide you with information, techniques and sometimes materials that will assist you with your baby's overall developmental skills.
2. Research low vision specialists in your area. This provider evaluates visual acuity, visual fields, functional vision skills and the potential need for prescriptive glasses or sunglasses. The low vision specialist will also evaluate the need for low vision devices (magnifiers or closed circuit television) once your child reaches school age.
3. Contact your county/local Early Intervention provider to initiate developmental evaluations to determine the need for, or establish the type of Early Intervention services available or recommended for your child. These professionals are primarily there to provide you with information, techniques and sometimes materials that will assist you with your baby's overall developmental skills.
