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820 E Harrison Avenue, Suite 4, Harlingen, TX 78550Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.A full exam takes about an hourAccepting new patientsDra. Rafaela Ochoa, Doctor of Optometry · TX Optometry license 000000Dr. Benicio Samaniego, Doctor of Optometry · TX Optometry license 000000
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  • Dra. Rafaela Ochoa, Doctor of Optometry · TX Optometry license 000000
  • Dr. Benicio Samaniego, Doctor of Optometry · TX Optometry license 000000
(956) 555-0106

Kids and teens

Eye exams for the whole family

A child can see well at school and still need glasses. During the exam a parent stays beside their child, and we explain everything to both.

  • A parent present during the exam

  • Tests with pictures and games for the youngest

  • The doctors talk with your child in Spanish or English

A girl holds a trial frame up to her face during an eye exam

By age

When to bring your child

  • Babies and toddlers

    You can bring them if you notice an eye drifting, a lot of eye rubbing or a child who doesn't follow objects with their eyes.

  • Preschool age

    A good time for an exam before school starts, even if your child doesn't complain of anything.

  • School age

    If your child sits close to the board, squints or avoids reading, an exam can help find out why.

  • Teens

    They often study and use screens for hours. An exam checks their eyes and which lenses they need.

First glasses

How to choose a first pair of glasses

  1. 01

    A good fit

    A frame sized to the face that doesn't slip or pinch behind the ears.

  2. 02

    Ready for recess

    We ask how your child plays and suggest flexible materials and tough lenses.

  3. 03

    Their own pick

    A child wears glasses they like more. We let them try on several.

Questions about children

Can I be in the exam?

Yes. A parent stays beside their child the whole time.

Does my child need to know how to read?

No. For the youngest we use pictures and tests that need no words.

How is a child's exam billed?

It is billed to the family's vision plan or medical insurance, depending on the reason. Some state plans cover it too; the front desk checks with you.

Book a visit for your child

Message us on WhatsApp. We can book several siblings on the same day.