Pediatric Eye Care in Thornton

Pediatric Eye Care in Thornton

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Pediatric Eye Care: Why Is It Important?

  • Concerned that your baby’s eyesight may be hindering their development?
  • Do your toddler’s eyes appear misaligned?

Studies show that up to 10% of preschoolers have vision problems. However, kids generally aren't aware there's an issue, and don't complain about their eyes. It is therefore crucial to detect the first signs of vision problems before complications arise.

Give them the clear vision and healthy eyes they deserve by visiting our Thornton pediatric eye doctor at EyeCare Specialties of Colorado - Thornton.

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Safeguard Your Child’s Vision, Now and In the Future

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Thornton

Our optometry practice in Thornton

Photograph of Joel Riggs
Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • VSP
  • Spectera

4 Signs Your Child May Have a Vision Problem

  • Trouble seeing electronic screens

    Your child sits very close, tilts their head or squints to better see TVs, computer screens and other electronic screens.

  • Difficulty reading or following moving objects

    Your child often loses their place while reading, or can’t track a ball as it moves when playing sports.

  • Headaches & eye strain

    Your child complains of tired eyes or headaches after performing tasks that are visually intensive, such as reading or writing.

  • Missed milestones

    Your child may miss milestones such as crawling and walking, or show signs of poor depth perception.

For your child to successfully engage in sports and achieve their academic potential, they need to have healthy eyes and clear vision. The experienced and caring children's eye doctors at EyeCare Specialties of Colorado - Thornton will carefully examine their eyes and provide guidance to ensure your child’s healthy vision.


Pediatric Eye Exams: What You Need to Know

  • Baby’s First Eye Exam- 6 months old

    Though your baby won’t be able to speak yet, we can still assess their eye health. Is there anything abnormal about their eyes' appearance? Do the eyes move in unison? Can your baby’s eyes follow a toy or a familiar face in motion? Do they respond to light? Your child’s general eye health will be assessed for infection, or eye conditions such as an eye turn or potentially sight-threatening eye disease.

  • Eye Exams for Toddlers and Preschoolers: Ages 2 - 5

    At EyeCare Specialties of Colorado - Thornton we do our best to make eye exams fun for the little ones; we use toys and other fun objects where possible, and our eye charts for little kids feature colorful shapes or pictures that they’ll recognize. We check for poor depth perception, color vision problems, strabismus/amblyopia (eye turns/lazy eye), and problems with visual focusing. Our optometrist may dilate your preschooler’s pupils to get a better view of their retina, optic nerve and blood vessels.

  • Eye Exams of School-Age Kids: Ages 6 - 18

    For this age group, our eye care team will use advanced technologies to assess refractive errors and determine how well the visual system is functioning. This includes checking for difficulties with distance and near vision and signs of eye disease, eye-coordination problems or other health conditions.

Patient Reviews
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- Dec. 04, 2023
The staff and doctors are all great. I strongly recommend this eyecare team to anyone in need of the... ir services.
- Dec. 04, 2023
My family and I have been coming here for the past 2 years. They are always pretty quick and very he... lpful.
- Nov. 22, 2023
So happy I found EyeCare Specialties of CO! Dr Riggs and the staff were so friendly. Cindy was amazi... ng and so kind, she helped me pick out the right glasses for my face. I had such a good experience here, I highly recommend for all your vision needs!
- Nov. 18, 2023
Dr. Riggs and the entire staff were very professional and personable. Everyone went out of their way... to answer any questions. Hands down, one of the best medical experiences I’ve ever had, and I’m 60yrs old! Highly recommended!
- Nov. 15, 2023
Friendly and efficient service.
- Nov. 14, 2023
Friendly, knowledgeable local eye care provider.
- Nov. 03, 2023
Truly top ratings.
- Oct. 28, 2023
Best eye care clinic around! The people who work there are amazing and always so welcoming and helpf... ul!
- Oct. 15, 2023
Wonderful place.
- Sep. 21, 2023
My daughter, 6 at the time, was terrified to get her eye exam (she was so scared at her doctor appoi... ntments that she wouldn’t do the simple eye screening). The staff made her feel safe, beautiful, and strong. After some tears and extra patience, she chose pink frames and we picked them up a week later!
- Aug. 31, 2023
Best eye exam in 50 years! The Dr. and staff do a fantastic job of explaining everything and making ... patients feel comfortable in every way.
- Aug. 20, 2023
Very friendly and knowledgeable
- Aug. 05, 2023
Great staff highly recommend.
- Aug. 01, 2023
Every single staff member I've encountered has been kind and pleasant. Really relieved to have found... an eye doctor that I enjoy visiting!!
- Jul. 21, 2023
Great eye doctor,good costumer service
- Jul. 17, 2023
EyeCare is amazing. They always exceed my expectations and treat my son and my wife so nicely and ... very professionally.
- Jul. 16, 2023
Dr. Stacey has always been taking care of me. I'm lucky to have her as my eye specialist .
- Jul. 02, 2023
From making an appointment to be seen by your eye doctor. The experience is just fantastic. Dr. Hieb... is amazing, she is always making sure your eyes are taking care of. Thanks
- Jun. 19, 2023
I give them high recommendations.
- Jun. 09, 2023
Everyone was friendly and very helpful. I'm very happy.

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Pediatric Eye Care FAQs

How do you take care of kids
  • Make sure they wear sunglasses and a hat to protect their eyes from dangerous UV rays when outside.
  • Increase the time they spend outdoors. 
  • Make sure they eat their fruits and veggies. Fruits and veggies high in lutein and zeaxanthin have been found to protect eyes from free radical damage.
  • Schedule regular pediatric eye exams. Detecting and treating eye conditions and diseases commonly found in children, such as strabismus and amblyopia, can help prevent unnecessary struggles and vision problems later in life. The pediatric eye doctor will also check your child’s vision for refractive errors and visual skill deficiencies that might hinder your child’s development.
At what age should I bring my child for their first eye exam?

Our pediatric eye professionals recommend you bring your child in for their first eye exam at around 6 months of age. This allows your child’s eye doctor to check that their vision is progressing as expected. Early detection and treatment of certain conditions at this stage of development are essential for keeping your child’s vision and eye health on track, and can help prevent complications as they grow up.

Can I use Ortho-K lenses if I have dry eye syndrome?

While kids may wear glasses from as early as a few months of age, most kids who wear glasses tend to get them between the ages of 6 and 12. The three main conditions for which they wear eyeglasses are myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism.


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Your child deserves to see the world clearly!

EyeCare Specialties of Colorado - Thornton pediatric eye doctors can help.

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