Pediatric Eye Care in Pawtucket

Pediatric Eye Care in Pawtucket

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 Pawtucket pediatric eye doctor at Family Eye Care Services.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Pawtucket

Our optometry practice in Pawtucket

Photograph of Jonathan D. Kaplan
Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 23 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • National Vision Administration (NVA)
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Premier Eye Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan

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 Eye Care Services 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 Eye Care Services 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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- Sep. 25, 2023
Staff are always helpful and friendly!
- Sep. 21, 2023
I love visiting them. The staff is tremendous and so helpful to you. I am completely impressed with ... Mercedes she made me feel at home and was so easy to deal with.
- Sep. 17, 2023
I've been going there for years and never had a problem. The staff is great
- Sep. 17, 2023
Service awesome.. accomplished with accommodation with the disability who is deaf like me
- Aug. 18, 2023
(Translated by Google) excellent service (Original) excelente servicio
- Jul. 17, 2023
Great customer service, thank you!
- Jan. 13, 2023
(Translated by Google) They are super good, I recommend them 100% (Original) Son súper buenos, los... recomiendo un 100 %
- Jan. 13, 2023
I've been seeing Dr Kaplan for almost 30 years he's the best there is! His bed side manner is fantas... tic..this is a great man..
- Dec. 09, 2022
I want for people to know about my experience here. I made and appointment there because they had a ... no wait ( not 2 weeks like others) They were prompt when I went in there and nothing but smiles from employees. Less than a week I received my glasses. They were professional ( Mercedes)and very pleasant experience.
- Aug. 30, 2022
As an Advocate for a disabled teen, I went into the office just before closing with a pair of broken... glasses. Today was the first day of school and the teen I was helping started her first day at a new high school without being able to see. The Special Ed Team Leader asked me to help her get her glasses fixed. I said I would try my best. I found out that the teen has an appointment in a few weeks to get new glasses. I walked in with a pair of broken glasses and in 10 minutes walked out with perfect glasses! This teen will be so happy when we pick her up for school tomorrow with new glasses! A compassionate office and a staff member that saw a great need and filled it. Very professional in my book! Tomorrow they are getting homemade chocolate chip cookies! Thank you Family Eye Care!
- Nov. 17, 2020
Excellent service
- Feb. 18, 2020
Been going since I was a child. The doctors are awesome and I always receive great service from the... girls behind the desk. Very pleasant experience every time.
- Jan. 30, 2020
Dr Jonathan Kaplan best Doctor always take good care of his patience and great eye exams and he expl... ains and problems and he listens to questions recommended family eye care to family and friends
- Apr. 05, 2019
Everyone here is so sweet and efficient. I never have to wait long, and they make sure you're happy ... with any eyewear purchases.
- Jan. 12, 2019
They’ve always helped me find the right glasses! They have great brand varieties, and are very hel... pful.
- Dec. 10, 2018
Few weeks ago I called and I had the worst customer service ever, the lady that answered my call was... so rude. So I gave it another shot called back and spoke to Beliza which was so pleasant over the phone. Mercedes helped help me out ordering the frames that I wanted. If it wasn’t for Beliza and Mercedes I would’ve took my money elsewhere.
- Feb. 13, 2018
Been going there for years... great customer service, fast and friendly!!!
- Jan. 17, 2017
I have been a patient for over 7 years. Not one complaint.

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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 Eye Care Services pediatric eye doctors can help.

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