Davidson Eye Associates

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A child’s vision gets stronger every year. The developing eye is learning to do many things better, such as:
- Accommodation or eye focusing. This allows the eye to quickly change focus between distances.
- Seeing things in 3D (three dimensions). This is known as depth perception.
- Tracking, which helps the eyes follow a moving target.
- Convergence, which helps both eyes focus together on an object at the same time.
Learn more about vision development milestones: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/children-vision-development

Davidson Eye Associates was established in 1981 in Lexington, NC, and has provided advanced vision care to thousands of patients in this region. Call 336-243-2436 to schedule an appointment.

About Our Practice - Davidson Eye Associates Founded by James Slyman, MD, FAAO, Davidson Eye Associates was established in 1981 in Lexington, North Carolina, and since that time has redefined the standards of eye care in our area. We were among the first physicians in Davidson County to perform laser surgery, and have expertise in the use of l...