Pediatric Eye Care in Thornton

Pediatric Eye Care

Children's Eye Doctors - Dedicated to Helping Kids See Clearly

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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

Our optometry practice in Thornton

Photograph of Stacy  Hieb
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
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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- Mar. 31, 2023
Just very friendly awesome staff and service
- Mar. 28, 2023
Excellent service
- Mar. 25, 2023
This is one of the best experiences I’ve had for an eye exam. Front office staff was super friendl... y, as well as the physician. She took the time to explain all the findings of the exams, and to make sure I was comfortable with the plan moving forward. Recommend 100%.
- Mar. 23, 2023
I love this place. The staff is exceptional. I haven't been here for a few years and the doctor stil... l remembered me and where I worked and little things about my life. The front of house staff is so so friendly and ran around forever with me to find my perfect pair of glasses. They were real and got me my best deal. Big thumbs up
- Mar. 01, 2023
Kindly staff interactions made my day. I so appreciate all the kindness and professional informatio... n and advice given. Thank you!
- Feb. 21, 2023
went in last year- was so impressed- dr hieb relates with me --- the staff could not have been mo... re helpful! so i went again willlingly this year! they have great equipmnt- no drops --- soooo friendly -- great choices of eye wear i reccomend them for entire family
- Feb. 17, 2023
A positive atmosphere with friendly people.
- Feb. 14, 2023
Great experience at Eyecare Specialties of Colorado. Dr Stacey Hieb was very thorough with my exam a... nd my prescription is spot on. She even found the perfect frames for me, which was a first. The staff was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable and a joy to interact with. I highly recommend the Thornton office.
- Feb. 10, 2023
Amazing service and professional! Cindy is fantastic and we go out of our way to go to this locatio... n even with several places closer to us. Highly recommend!
- Feb. 05, 2023
Best eye care I have received
- Jan. 19, 2023
The staff is amazing! My 9 year old son was nervous about his first exam but they were all wonderful... and helped calm his nerves. I've been going there for years and would definitely recommend this office!
- Jan. 17, 2023
I would 100% recommend this place. The doctor and all their staff are super friendly and are very k... nowledgeable!
- Jan. 15, 2023
Such a great experience!
- Jan. 09, 2023
Great experience.
- Jan. 01, 2023
So very clean, and a very welcoming staff. I was greeted with smiles and felt valued instead of brus... hed off while checking in. The doctor was kind and she really cared about my eye concerns. I found my new eye doctor!!!
- Dec. 30, 2022
I was treated VERY kindly and the appointment was MORE than I expected. Dr Hieb made me feel like a... MILLION bucks! She was very sweet, friendly and funny. The staff went out of their way to make sure that my insurance was appropriately billed for me to get my maximum benefits! We have already scheduled another appointment for my husband! Thank you all so much for making this experience a GREAT one!
- Dec. 27, 2022
Great customer service and very knowledgeable. They are using the latest and greatest technologies t... o diagnose your eyes. I’ve been coming here for over 15 years.
- Dec. 12, 2022
Wonderful staff and experience to be apart of. Thank you all so much.
- Dec. 12, 2022
EyeCare Specialists at Mission Trace in Thornton,CO are fantastic people who really care about their... patients. I love Dr. Hieb is the best eye doctor in Colorado!
- Dec. 09, 2022
I’ve been going here since I was 14 years old and I’m now 20, and I still love going here for my... eyes. Always welcoming, very polite staff. I’ve never had a problem with scheduling or getting my glasses from them.

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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, especially those that are 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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