Pediatric Eye Care

Pediatric Eye Care in Santa Monica, CA | Golden State

Kids don’t know what normal vision is supposed to look like — if one eye is blurry or their eyes aren’t tracking quite right, they usually just assume that’s how everyone sees. That’s exactly why early exams matter so much; a lot of childhood vision problems are silent until a teacher or parent notices something like squinting, sitting too close to the TV, or falling behind in reading.

We make a point of keeping pediatric visits relaxed rather than clinical — for a lot of kids, this is their first time in any kind of medical chair, and we want that experience to be a good one.

We check for: - Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism - Amblyopia (“lazy eye”) and eye alignment issues - Eye teaming and focusing skills that affect reading and schoolwork.

A pediatrician’s vision screening can generally do a decent job of catching whether a child can see 20/20 — but that’s really only one piece of the picture. Things like eye teaming, focusing ability, and depth perception don’t show up on a basic acuity check, and those are often exactly what’s behind a kid struggling with reading or schoolwork despite “passing” their pediatrician screening.

​​​​​​​We recommend a first comprehensive exam around age 4, and again before starting kindergarten, then yearly after that — vision changes fast during school years.

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Dry Eye Treatment in Santa Monica

Dry eyes rarely have one cause, so we don’t start with a prescription. We start by finding out why your eyes are dry, then build a plan around daily habits and home care, because that is what makes the biggest difference. If you need more, we offer IPL, radiofrequency (RF), punctal plugs, and prescription treatments, with a follow-up plan so you always know what comes next.


Myopia Management for Kids in Santa Monica

If your child’s prescription keeps getting stronger, it’s worth acting early. We start myopia evaluations at age 4. We’ll explain what rising nearsightedness can mean over time and what to expect as school demands grow and puberty arrives. Then we choose an option your child will accept: atropine drops, Stellest lenses, MiSight contact lenses, or orthokeratology (overnight lenses). We check progress every few months and adjust as your child grows.


Specialty Contact Lens Evaluations in Santa Monica

Told that contact lenses won’t work for you? Often there is a way. We evaluate multifocal, scleral, mini-scleral, and hybrid lenses, including lenses for keratoconus and for eyes after surgery. With corneal topography and trial lenses in every style, we find what works for your eyes. We have helped patients who were told elsewhere that contacts weren’t an option.


Find personalized eye care excellence with our comprehensive services. From eye exams to advanced diagnostics, trust us for all your vision needs.
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