Early Eye Care For Your Kids
Clear vision is essential for your child’s growth and learning. Regular eye exams help us detect vision issues, like myopia (nearsightedness), early. We want to help your child fully engage in educational and recreational activities.
Our friendly team provides comprehensive eye care while making visits enjoyable for children. We’ll teach them about the importance of their vision and how to protect their eye health.
Schedule your child’s first or next eye exam with us today! We’re here to support their visual development and overall well-being.
Understanding Myopia
Myopia (nearsightedness) is a condition that makes distant objects appear blurry. It often develops in childhood and can progress over time. Myopia is a common condition affecting children as young as 3.
Managing myopia is crucial because high levels can increase the risk of eye problems later in life. Our myopia control methods aim to slow its progression, preserving your child’s vision and eye health.
When Should My Child Visit the Eye Doctor?
Regular eye exams are essential for detecting vision problems that can affect your child’s development. The American Optometric Association recommends children:
- Receive their first exam between 6–12 months,
- At least another exam between 3–5 years,
- And an annual eye exam from 6–18 years.
Following this schedule helps to identify any issues and manage them promptly. Children’s eye exams become more comprehensive as they develop and reach different visual milestones.
Depending on your child’s eye health history, we may need to see them more frequently. During their first eye exam with us, we’ll determine a schedule based on their unique needs.
Clear Vision Is Essential to Your Child’s Development
Your child’s vision is vital to their learning and overall development. Children rely on their eyes to read, write, and interact with their environment.
Undiagnosed eye conditions can lead to difficulties in school, impacting their academic and athletic performance and self-esteem. Regular eye exams help detect issues early, supporting your child’s educational journey and personal growth.
Common vision problems in children can include:
- Strabismus (crossed eyes)
- Amblyopia (lazy eye)
- Astigmatism (more curvature in the lens of the eye)
- Hyperopia (farsightedness)
- Myopia (nearsightedness)
Signs & Symptoms of Eye Problems
Eye exams are crucial to supporting your child’s eye health. Eye conditions can develop before your child can communicate. If they’ve had a problem for a long time, they may assume their vision is normal.
Some signs that your child may be struggling with a vision problem include:
- Consistently sitting too close to the television
- Difficulty focusing
- Frequent squinting or eye-rubbing
- Complaints of discomfort, fatigue, or feeling tired
- Closing or covering one eye
- Headaches
- Struggles with seeing faraway images
- Trouble with reading or remembering what they’ve read
If your child is exhibiting any of these symptoms, contact us to schedule an eye exam.
Supporting You While Your Family Grows
Regular eye exams are a proactive step towards protecting your child’s vision, setting them up for success in school and life. Book a children’s eye exam today to support your child’s eye health and overall development.
Neurolens: Relief for Eye Strain & Headaches
Do your eyes feel exhausted after a long day looking at screens? Does your neck ache, or do you get frequent headaches? We want to help!
Neurolens glasses are designed to correct subtle misalignments in your eyes that can cause eye strain, headaches, light sensitivity, and aching shoulders. For many of our patients, the relief of wearing Neurolenses makes a major difference in their quality of life every single day.
Our Locations
Baden
We’re located at the corner of State Street and Holmes Avenue next to the United States Post Office.
Our address
- 400 State St.
- Baden, PA 15005
Contact Us
- 724-869-1870
- 724-869-8113
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Cranberry
Find us on Robinhood Drive, just off Rochester Road. If you have any trouble finding us, feel free to give us a call.
Our address
- 4 Robinhood Dr.
- Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Contact Us
- 724-776-3033
- 724-776-3059
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Wexford
Our Wexford office is located in the Pine Center Plaza off the 11279 Perry Highway.
Our address
- 11279 Perry Hwy Suite 309
- Wexford, PA 15090
Contact Us
- 724-940-0150
- 724-940-0244
Our Hours
Mt. Oliver
Find us on Brownsville Road across from the Firehouse. Give us a call if you have any trouble locating our office.
Our address
- 119 Brownsville Rd.
- Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Contact Us
- 412-381-7600
- 412-381-5015
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