Cook Children's Alexander Vision Center

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321 S. Henderson St.
Fort Worth, TX 76104

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Welcome

Cook Children's Alexander Vision Center in Fort Worth provides routine eye examinations and prescription eye glasses to children in North Central Texas who may need vision care. These services are for children whose families meet the 150% federal poverty level and are not covered by Medicaid or private insurance for eye care services. These routine ophthalmological examinations and prescription eye glasses are provided at no cost to the families.

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The Alexander Vision Center eye clinic provides routine eye examinations and prescription eye glasses to children in North Central Texas who may need vision care. These services are for children whose families meet the 150% federal poverty level and are not covered by Medicaid or private insurance for eye care services. These routine ophthalmological examinations and prescription eye glasses are provided at no cost to the families.

Children who are covered for vision care services through Medicaid or private insurance are not seen in the Cook Children's Alexander Vision Center. Families on Medicaid should call the telephone number on the child's Medicaid card to learn more about vision care coverage and to receive a list of available optometrists or ophthalmologists.

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Your visit

Once you arrive at the clinic, a thorough discussion of the family medical history, including eye health and any eye or vision symptoms, will be addressed. Any health conditions, allergies or medications will be noted. If your child is currently wearing glasses, the prescription will be reviewed for accuracy. Please make sure to bring your child's current eye glasses, even if broken, to the appointment.

After the initial health screen, your child will proceed to their appointment for examination. Your child's eyes will be checked using a combination of clinical examinations that may include:

Pupillary test: monitors your child's pupils' reaction to light.
Eye muscle movement test: checks the alignment of the eyes.
Cover/uncover test: observes how the eyes function together.
Visual acuity test: observes reading letters or figures at near and far distances.
Refraction vision test: a computerized refractor highlights refractive errors with additional exam from the doctor with a phoropter.
Slit lamp exam: magnifies your child's vision to provide the doctor a thorough look at the anatomy of the eye including, but not limited to the cornea, iris, lens and back of the eye.
Dilated pupillary exam: dilates the pupils to assess the eye fundus or retina and optic nerve for symptoms of eye disease. Dilation spray or drops will be administered. The effects of the dilation may last anywhere from 12 to 48 hours. Your child's vision will be blurry from the dilation.

Additional tests may be included.

The comprehensive eye exam may last up to an hour and a half. This gives the technicians and ophthalmologist/optometrist plenty of time to evaluate the overall health and wellness of your children's eyes. Vision concerns will be discussed with the family and corrective lenses will be prescribed, if needed.

Hours

Wednesday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed
Monday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM