1. How do you make eye exams comfortable for children?
Dr. Jeff Sciberras, O.D.
We cater each exam to the child’s cooperation and primary language. We can explain the tests or tasks beforehand. We can let the child participate in which type of tests we perform first. We use a calming, playful voice during the exam. We approach tests more like games or challenges. We use pauses or breaks to re-establish cooperation, rather than pressure tactics. We use distractions, such as toys, bright colors and cartoons to distract the child’s mind from the examination component of the visit. We gently explain eyedrops, and approach them slowly before instillation.
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2. What vision problems do you diagnose and treat in children?
Dr. Jeff Sciberras, O.D.
We can diagnose and treat all forms of vision deficits. This includes myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, keratoconus, accommodative dysfunction, amblyopia, anisometropia, convergence excess, convergence insufficiency, accommodative insufficiency, etc.
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3. How many follow-up visits are typically needed after treatment?
Dr. Jeff Sciberras, O.D.
This depends on the child’s age, the severity of the vision loss, and the specific condition you're treating.
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4. What qualifications and licenses do you hold in Mississauga?
Dr. Jeff Sciberras, O.D.
I have been in practice since 1999. I earned my Doctorate from the University of Waterloo, Canada’s only English-speaking school of Optometry. I have maintained my continuing education requirements and often exceed the minimum standards every reporting cycle, and am certified in the fitting of myopia control lenses, including ortho-k lenses.
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5. Do you use advanced technology to detect vision problems?
Dr. Jeff Sciberras, O.D.
Yes. We use autorefraction, axial length biometry, retinal imaging and corneal tomography to diagnose vision disorders.
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6. How do you monitor a child’s vision progress after treatment?
Dr. Jeff Sciberras, O.D.
We assess acuity, binocular function, accommodation and depth perception when monitoring a child’s vision progress.
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7. How much does a pediatric eye consultation cost in Mississauga?
Dr. Jeff Sciberras, O.D.
Yearly eye exams are covered once per child by OHIP every 365 days. Additional advanced testing, such as axial length measurements, corneal measurements using OCT tomography, and myopia management plans have their own incidental fees not covered by OHIP. If a second opinion is required, the fee for a comprehensive exam is $115 and is covered by many private insurance plans.
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8. How do you provide ongoing care after treatment?
Dr. Jeff Sciberras, O.D.
Children should have yearly exams at minimum, even in the absence of any vision or eye-health-related issues.
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9. How do you handle urgent eye concerns in children?
Dr. Jeff Sciberras, O.D.
With all cases of emergency, such as eye trauma, acute pain or vision loss, we make every effort to see the patient on the same day, as soon as possible, and definitely within 24 hours.
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10. How long does a child’s eye exam usually take?
Dr. Jeff Sciberras, O.D.
Most children’s exams can be completed within 30 minutes, including case history taking and pretesting procedures prior to seeing the optometrist. When dilating or cycloplegic drops are required, plan for an additional 30 to 60 minutes or a second visit may be recommended.
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