Help Your Baby See The World Clearly With InfantSEE

Help Your Baby See The World Clearly With InfantSEE

Great vision means healthy development for your little one

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InfantSEE: Giving your baby the healthy start they deserve

Concerned your child’s vision might be hindering their development?

Do your baby’s eyes not seem to be lining up correctly?

InfantSEE is a public health program, whose goal is to make infant eye care affordable for everyone, regardless of income or access to insurance.

Member optometrists of the American Optometric Association (AOA) that participate in the InfantSEE program commit to providing a no-cost comprehensive eye and vision assessment to all infants 6-12 months old.

Visit our Family Eyecare Clinic - Mentor in Mentor today to see how we can help your baby thrive!

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4 Ways to Help Your Baby’s Visual Development

  • Schedule baby’s first eye exam

    Our InfantSEE eye care professionals recommend that your baby’s first exam be scheduled around the time they are 6 months old.

  • Stimulate vision through play

    Interact with your baby by playing visually interesting and stimulating games with colorful toys and moving objects.

  • Encourage exploration

    Help your child explore their world. Encourage crawling, playing in a sandbox, reaching for and holding different toys and objects in their surroundings.

  • Watch for missed milestones

    If your child’s development seems to be unusually slow, speak to your eye doctor to see whether their vision may be part of the issue. Timely treatment may prevent future complications.

Our eye care professionals in Mentor know exactly what to look for to ensure that your child’s vision is at its best. We at Family Eyecare Clinic - Mentor are dedicated to helping them experience all the beautiful sights the world has to offer.


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  • First, a few questions…
    Your baby’s first eye exam will start with the eye doctor asking you a few questions to learn about your baby’s personal and family health history. Was the baby born prematurely? Is there a history in the family of eye conditions such as astigmatism, myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness)? This information will help your optometrist know what things to look out for during the exam. 
  • Checking your baby’s vision
    Your baby’s eye doctor may choose to dilate their pupils to get a better look at the back of their eyes for signs of eye disease. They will also check for refractive errors and early signs of infection or malformation in the eye, evaluate your baby’s eyes for coordination, and rule-out conditions such as strabismus (crossed-eyes) and amblyopia (lazy eye).
  • Vision Correction and Treatment
    If your little one is found to have a refractive error such as myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism, special eyeglasses for infants will be prescribed. Your eye doctor will likely ask you to bring your baby in for further evaluation if they find indications of certain eye diseases or conditions that require treatment.

InfantSEE® FAQs

What is InfantSEE?

InfantSEE is a public health program, managed by Optometry Cares - The AOA Foundation. Its purpose is to make sure that family income and access to insurance coverage do not become obstacles to making eye and vision care an essential part of infant wellness. To that end, AOA member optometrists who are part of the InfantSEE program provide a no-cost comprehensive eye and vision assessment to all infants 6-12 months old.

When should a baby have an eye test?

Within 6-12 months of age. A child’s visual development is most rapid and pronounced within the first year of life and is the period when the foundations of vision and visual skills are laid. If these foundations are undermined by vision conditions, eye diseases or refractive errors, it can have far-reaching consequences for the rest of your child’s life. Thanks to the InfantSEE program, pediatric eye doctors can detect and treat these conditions, to ensure that your child’s vision starts off right.

What‘s the difference between vision screening and a comprehensive eye exam?

The aim of these screenings is to assess visual acuity (whether you have 20/20 vision), and are not meant to detect eye disease and other visual issues that would be found as part of a comprehensive eye exam with your local pediatric eye doctor. As a result, eye diseases such as cataracts or conditions such as amblyopia or strabismus are likely to go undetected, causing more severe damage the longer they go without treatment.

Patient Reviews
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- Apr. 15, 2025
I have been visiting this specific location for over three years. I have been very pleased with the... professionalism and knowledge of the staff. I do not expect any organization to operate with perfection. The key thing for me is consistency and effective listening. I witness both with each visit.
- Apr. 10, 2025
Family Eyecare Clinic in Mentor is wonderful. I highly recommend Dr. Lauren Tedesco. She is fabulous... ! Does an excellent job and is very kind and caring. They also have a wonderful staff!
- Mar. 21, 2025
Dr. Carusone and all the staff were extremely professional, efficient and friendly.
- Mar. 16, 2025
I've been going to Family Eyecare for over 10 years. Both the doctors and staff are very nice and he... lpful, highly recommend going here for vision care
- Mar. 07, 2025
A friendly environment. Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful staff. Very happy with the service
- Feb. 20, 2025
Great eye exam, takes time discussing any issues. Optometrists very helpful in picking out glasses w... ith you.
- Feb. 17, 2025
Good service, large variety of frames, very helpful friendly staff and Dr's, call in appointments a... re within a fast schedule, and quick return of glasses after appointment. Been going here for years only place I will go.
- Feb. 08, 2025
The office receptionist was kind, helpful. And welcoming. The nurse who did preliminary testing was... efficient, professional and kind. I've seen the same doc the last 3 or 4 years. He treats me like an old friend looking to continue and update care. These annual visits are pleasant and effective. Thank you!
- Jan. 05, 2025
Kind and caring I will be recommending them to my family
- Dec. 13, 2024
My 4 year old son had a fantastic first visit! Carol and Dr. C were great and very patient with my ... son. Everyone at the front desk was friendly and made checking in very easy. Thankful they accept VSP and see children because almost nowhere does! I do wish there was more of a selection for toddler/kid frames though.
- Nov. 28, 2024
Highly recommend Dr. Brook at Family Eyecare Clinic. She and the team are very knowledgeable and cou... rteous.
- Nov. 19, 2024
Excellent!!!!
- Nov. 02, 2024
Great doctor and kind staff.
- Oct. 27, 2024
everyone was very helpful. Dr. Brook answered all my questions. My eye is doing so much better, th... anks to Dr. Brook and all of your team
- Oct. 02, 2024
They treat you as a person and not a number. Very nice facility and staff.
- Oct. 02, 2024
(Translated by Google) Excellent service 💯👌 (Original) Excelente servicio 💯👌
- Sep. 24, 2024
Dr. Kane was very thorough and took the time to listen and answer my questions completely. The ladie... s behind the counter are kind and helpful. Great job. Highly recommend.
- Sep. 10, 2024
Great staff Exceptional doctors
- Aug. 06, 2024
Thorough exam. Everyone was so kind to me and my children.
- Jul. 15, 2024
Thanks to Dr Kane who was thorough and efficient during my exam. Priscilla was great in helping me t... o select a new pair of glasses!

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Your InfantSEE® Treatment Specialist in Mentor

Our optometry practice in Mentor

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MetLife

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