Pediatric Eye Care in Mentor

Pediatric Eye Care in Mentor

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 Mentor pediatric eye doctor at Family Eyecare Clinic - Mentor.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional 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
  • Nov. 24 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MetLife

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 Family Eyecare Clinic - Mentor 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 Family Eyecare Clinic - Mentor 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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- Nov. 03, 2023
Love Family Eyecare Clinic Mentor! Thanks so much!
- Oct. 23, 2023
Always feel heard, validated and cared for by everyone in the office! Time is always taken (more tha... n typical I am certain) with no backlash. I always have my questions answered no matter how seeming mundane! Recommend to anyone that is in need and will listen! I appreciate them more than they know!
- Oct. 19, 2023
The Doctor was thorough and efficient with time shared for questions. Very professional and caring a... long with staying in the human element.
- Oct. 16, 2023
Not stressful at all, even as it was my first eye exam as an adult. Kind and personable medical staf... f.
- Oct. 13, 2023
Service was fantastic. Loved all my glasses!
- Oct. 07, 2023
Simply the best!
- Aug. 22, 2023
Everyone is super nice and helpful! I was very well taken care of and looked after!
- Jul. 31, 2023
Dr. Sarah is the best.
- Jul. 22, 2023
I’m very grateful I was able to be seen on such short notice. I woke up with a scratched eye and v... ery uncomfortable. Thankfully the Doctor was able to help!
- Jul. 21, 2023
Awesome staff and Doctors! Had scratched eye from dog and they fit me in and took great care!! High... ly recommend!!
- Jul. 12, 2023
Doctor was nice and thorough.
- Jul. 06, 2023
Close to home. Saw me quickly when I needed them too.
- Jul. 06, 2023
Friendly and professional.
- Jun. 15, 2023
The young lady who took care of me before I saw the doctor was so amazing and personable. She treate... d me with respect and was friendly.
- May. 16, 2023
Friendly staff, Good doctors,nice selection of frames
- Apr. 21, 2023
I saw Dr Lauren Tedesco I can't say enough good things about Dr Tedesco. She was very professional ... and explained everything thoroughly and took her time as I had a lot of questions. She made me feel like I was the most important person in the world. Also the technician was A+ as well, she really cared and was really into what she does. Just loved the entire experience!
- Apr. 06, 2023
The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly.
- Mar. 27, 2023
Complete exam with friendly people. The Optometrist is excellent.
- Feb. 17, 2023
Great experience, great staff, very thorough and patient. Felt confident leaving.
- Feb. 13, 2023
I would definitely recommend going here! Dr. Lauren Tedesco is just so genuine, kind and understandi... ng.

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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!

Family Eyecare Clinic - Mentor pediatric eye doctors can help.

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