Pediatric Ophthalmology

Vision problems affect one in every four school-aged children and one in every 20 preschoolers has a vision problem that can cause permanent sight loss if left untreated. In fact, it’s possible for your child to have a serious vision problem without you being aware of it. But rest assured, we can help your entire family, including your children, whatever ages they may be.

While infants are usually screened for common eye problems during their regular pediatric appointments, vision testing should be conducted for all children starting at three years of age. And while schools, daycares and other organizations often perform vision screenings, these screenings are used to identify children at risk for vision problems and do not replace a comprehensive examination performed by an eye doctor.

If you just want to schedule an eye exam for your child, if you’re concerned about an apparent problem or there is a family history of eye problems, please contact us. Among conditions we’ll look for are amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed eyes), ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid), color deficiency (color blindness) and refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.)
Regular eye care is important even when your child shows no signs of eye trouble. Please don’t hesitate to call with questions or concerns.