Optometrist: Child
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Help with a Sad 6 Year Old.
Asked by D.A. from Utica
on October 11, 2009
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I really need some advice. My 6 year old daughter is very sad. I have tried a lot of different things to make her happy including spending one on one time, new kitte...
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- I wouldn't pull her out of therapy, but I agree with the others, maybe find a new tharapist. Also 2 books I recommend for you to read. Awakening From Grief by John E....
- Wow, you sure have a lot to deal with. I am so sorry for you loss and all that your family is dealing with. As for your daughter, she sounds like my son (who has no...
- Hi D., I agree with the other poster about possible trying a new therapist. I also would go further to say can you find more a group therapy for her. I remember whe...
How Often Kids Visit Optometrist
Asked by A.C. from Detroit
on October 4, 2010
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I have a 2 1/2 yr old and a 4 1/2 year old. Each has visited the optometrist twice. Neither shows any trouble with vision. So, my question is this -- how often are you...
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- My kids go once a year. I started taking my oldest when she was 3 because she new her alphabet and could sit still and listen to the doctor.
- I work at lenscrafters and I would say take your child every year. I would talk to the doctor and see what their thoughts are. I know you really should not wait more t...
- My 9 year old twins have never been but when they had doctor check ups they test their vision there with the old fashioned eye chart on the wall...
5 Year Old Needs Glasses!
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on February 14, 2008
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Hi -
Ok - our 5 year old (in Pre K)- told us at Monster Jam "he needed glasses but did not want them- they are ugly"- he had some trouble coloring in lines etc.- so ...
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- Yes, I have amblyopia in one eye. I'm 65, and effectively have only one eye. My folks used an eye patch on me when I was in first grade, but I hated it so they weren't...
- I have four children and my two oldest children were diagnosed with the same problem. Your child's case is VERY mild, by the way. Both my son and daughter wear g...
- You have gotten so many great responses. I will try to keep mine short. My son has the same problem. When he was four we went to the Optometrist and he prescribed g...
Need GOOD Optometrist
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on July 26, 2007
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Hi Moms! My 6 year old daughter had her well check yesterday and her vision was not as good as it should be. Her near vision was 20/70 far was 20/40. Her pediatricia...
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- We take our daughter to Alan Norman, a pediatric opthamologist. We were referred to him when she was a toddler though, so a regular optometrist wouldn't have been abl...
- We went to Dr. Alan Norman's office in downtown Ft. Worth, it was worth the drive. He is excellent with children and very specialized. I highly recommend him. M. w...
- Drs. John & Lisa Bowen are AWESOME ###-###-####. They are in Flower Mound, on 2499 just south of FM 3040. They are PHENOMENAL with kids and so patient with parent q...
Searching for Developmental Optometrist
Asked by L.D. from Chicago
on August 1, 2009
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I am looking for a developmental optometrist for my five year old daughter. She is special needs and in Sept. of last year was diagnosed with severe ambyoplia. Her l...
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- We see Dr. Ghay-Bhatia at the Aurora Eye Clinic near Mercy Hosp. She's been wonderful with our daughter, since 18 mos. of age. Good luck!
- ive recently been referred to Dr Lederer in Arlington Heights as well for my 7 yr old daughter's lazy eye. He is wonderful and so very smart.. he has been helping kid...
- Dr. Neil Margolis and Dr. Paul Lederer in Arlington Heights are great with special needs kids. They work with my son on the autism spectrum - and are also not afraid ...
Looking for a Pediatric Optometrist in Johns Creek
Asked by J. from Atlanta
on June 27, 2008
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Hello,
I am looking for a pediatric optometrist to take my 8 year old and 5 year old daughters to for their first eye exam. We live in the Johns Creek/South Forsyth...
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- I don't believe there is on- we also live in South Forsyth and we have taken our kids to Thomas Eye Group and seen Dr. Levine. He came highly recommended, but he is d...
- Hi J.: I am a pediatric nurse and have been for a very long time; the best Pediatric eye specialists in Atlanta are at the Thomas Eye group; Dr Stephen Levine and Stev...
- Hello~I would recommend South Forysth Eye Care. They're not a pediatric opt., but do see children. I take my son there. Everyone is pleasant and the dr.s are great! ...
At What Age Should Child Start Seeing Optometrist?
Asked by M.B. from Phoenix
on July 22, 2010
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Hi Ladies -
I have a 4 y/o daughter who, as far as we know, has perfect vision. My vision insurance is coming up for renewal and I haven't decided if whether I sho...
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- If I remember correctly, her regular pediatrician and/or (like in your case - her school) usually does the basic eye testing. If they see a problem in her vision, the...
- I would enroll her now because you will have to wait for at least another year until you can. You never know what could happen from now until thewn. I had my girls eye...
- My youngest has an Auto-immune issue that puts him at risk for eye problems, so he goes every 3-6 months and has since he was 3. He has always done great with the exa...
Optometrist or Opthamologist for Pediatric Eye Exam - Which One Is the Best?
Asked by K.C. from San Diego
on October 19, 2010
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Greetings Mama's.
My 4 year old has had an eye exam in the last month. It was at a pediatric optometrist who, in my view, should not be working with *little* kids....
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- I have a degenerative eye condition in both eyes and also wear contacts, so I've spent a lot of time with both types of eye professionals. I would get in with an ophth...
- K., I would find a pediatric opthamologist. there are more differences than just the ability to do surgery. V.
- A quick search showed me that there are specialists in Strabismus. I would do that. I think they are optomitrists with that specialty. You can ask your family docto...
Looking for a Pediatric Optometrist
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on September 26, 2008
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I am looking for a pediatric optometrist in downtown Chicago. I live in the Streeterville area. Anyone have any recommendations for a local optometrist. We went to ...
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- dr zaparackas... ###-###-####, 150 e huron she's seen my daughter twice; once at 3 months and once at 12 months. very nice staff and certainly able to help out wit...
- I agree with Rachel W. I've been taking my son to Children's Memorial since he was 6 mos. old. He had 2 eye surgeries (at 1 yr. and 4yrs. old) and is still seeing the ...
- Hi C., Not downtown, but Lincoln Park...Children's Memorial Dr. Rhamani ###-###-#### My almost 5 year old has been going to him since she has been 2 months...
Did You Send Your 5 Year Old Girl to Kindergarten?
Asked by T.R. from Cleveland
on February 3, 2008
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Hi! Now is the time, it seems, when everyone is trying to make the decision whether or not to send their soon to be 5 year old to kindergarten. I am having the same ...
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- T., My daughter was actually 4 for when she started kindergarden. She turned 5, five days later. she really wanted to go to school. My son however would have been j...
- From the sound of things she is ready to go on to Kindergarten. My granddaughter started kindergarten at five and a half and was reading so well she was promoted to f...
- Hi, I went to school as a June 5 year old and graduated valedictorian. It sure didn't hurt me LOL. BUT, the research is definitely on the waiting side (there are al...
