Pediatric Eye Care

Seeing clearly is an essential part of childhood. If your child or teenager experiences vision changes, eye pain, or other signs of an eye concern, turn to Vistasite Eye Care Inwood in Inwood, Manhattan. Vanessa Silva, OD, provides comprehensive pediatric eye care services to children and teens of all ages. Schedule an appointment at our New York City office by phone or request an appointment online today. 

What is pediatric eye care?

Pediatric eye care at Vistasite Eye Care Inwood involves vision screening and eye exams that can detect potential problems. Dr. Silva screens for eye diseases sometimes seen during childhood and can improve your child’s vision with glasses or contact lenses. Her compassionate demeanor helps kids and teenagers feel at ease during their appointments. 

What are examples of pediatric eye concerns?

At Vistasite Eye Care Inwood, Dr. Silva can detect and treat (or offer referrals for) the following pediatric eye conditions and more:

• Vision problems (nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism)
• Lazy eye
• Unequal focus of the eyes
• Double vision
• Congenital cataracts present in newborns
• Cross eyes
• Eyes that turn outward
• Eye trauma
• Eye infections
• Dry eyes
• Eye allergies
• Eye cancer
• Retinopathy
• Misaligned eyes
• Weak eye muscles
• Inflammatory diseases affecting vision
• Diabetes-related eye problems
• Juvenile macular degeneration
• Other inherited disorders 

See Dr. Silva at the first sign of a concern or for routine preventive eye exams. 

Which symptoms can pediatric eye care address?

Schedule a visit to Vistasite Eye Care Inwood if your child or teenager experiences one or more of the following symptoms:

• Blurred vision
• Double vision
• Eye pain
• Frequent headaches or squinting
• Change in the appearance of their eyes
• Dryness
• Redness
• Eye drainage or other signs of an infection

Vistasite Eye Care Inwood also offers emergency eye care if your child experiences an eye injury or has other immediate eye care needs.

What happens during pediatric eye care appointments?

Dr. Silva examines your child’s eyes using a specialized light during a pediatric eye exam. She may use eyedrops to dilate their pupils.

She also tests their far vision by having them read an eye chart and assesses near vision by encouraging them to look through various lenses. Dr. Silva might use imaging procedures or other diagnostic tests to screen for specific eye concerns if your child has risk factors. 

Vistasite Eye Care Inwood provides diabetic eye care, myopia control, glasses, contact lenses, and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) exams based on your child’s needs.

How often should I schedule pediatric eye care visits?

Children should generally have their vision screened every 1-2 years, depending on their risk factors and symptoms. However, every child has unique needs. Dr. Silva helps determine when to schedule your child’s next eye exam. 

Contact Vistasite Eye Care Inwood anytime your child experiences vision changes, eye pain, other unusual symptoms, or an eye injury. 

Schedule a pediatric eye care appointment at Vistasite Eye Care Inwood by calling the office or requesting a visit online today.