Pediatric Eye Care in Camden

Pediatric Eye Care in Camden

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 Camden pediatric eye doctor at Camden EyeCare & Associates.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Camden

Our optometry practice in Camden

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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 Camden EyeCare & Associates 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 Camden EyeCare & Associates 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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- Dec. 01, 2023
Excellent staff, always helpful. They go out of their way to take care of you!
- Nov. 05, 2023
Staff is always nice and helpful.
- Oct. 25, 2023
I've been going to this office for years! My whole family loves the Dr and outstanding staff. Very w... elcoming atmosphere. They have a great selection of glasses to choose from. They are kind and very pacient. A+ from me!
- Oct. 24, 2023
Professional and friendly.
- Sep. 24, 2023
All was great to me thank you
- Sep. 16, 2023
Great
- Sep. 15, 2023
Staff is friendly. Dr. Melanie Patterson was thorough in her care and left no stone unturned.
- Sep. 08, 2023
Extremely happy with every thing.
- Aug. 28, 2023
The stuff and Doctor was above and beyond and helped me out when I got something in behind my eye. T... hank you very much
- Aug. 24, 2023
The staff were friendly and helpful. Dr Emma Scott was friendly, knowledgeable, thorough and when sh... e saw an issue she wasn't sure of, she referred me to an ophthalmologist and Dr Scott was right! I can't thank her enough, and I will definitely continue using this office and Dr!
- Jul. 18, 2023
Always excellent service from friendly and caring staff. Definitely a great business.
- Jul. 05, 2023
Just all around great ppl. Got me n out n 30 min
- Jun. 20, 2023
Outstanding customer service. Michelle Harrison is very thorough with her patients. Very friendly. I... got in and out quickly. I ordered my contacts for 1 year and got 10% off. Order came in two days later. I will recommend their services.
- Jun. 19, 2023
Everyone from the front desk back are so friendly and helpful! This was my first visit with Dr. Scot... t and I really do like her! She is very professional but also very personable!
- Jun. 03, 2023
Great service
- May. 25, 2023
Good results, friendly and accurate associates.
- May. 22, 2023
Very friendly and helpful staff and doctors!!!
- May. 10, 2023
Dr Harrison and her staff are wonderful! I won’t go anywhere else.
- May. 08, 2023
My new corrective eyewear came back with some adjustments needed. The technician worked with me to s... olve the issues. I am happy with their service and my new glasses.
- May. 01, 2023
Great service and great staff just way too expensive

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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!

Camden EyeCare & Associates pediatric eye doctors can help.

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