Pediatric Eye Care in Oakville

Pediatric Eye Care in Oakville

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 Oakville pediatric eye doctor at Crown Vision Center - Oakville.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Oakville

Our optometry practice in Oakville

Photograph of Alaina Altenbernd
Hours
  • Monday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • Metlife
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross

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 Crown Vision Center - Oakville 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 Crown Vision Center - Oakville 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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- Oct. 16, 2023
Excellent job and care
- Sep. 23, 2023
Excellent, caring management and support staff. I'd recommend this location for all vision service n... eeds.
- Sep. 03, 2023
The staff are amazing!! I truly appreciate their customer service. They made me feel better after br... eaking both pairs of glasses.. no questions asked just straight service and help!
- Aug. 06, 2023
The people at the Oakville Crown Vision are amazing! They make sure that you are a very satisfied cu... stomer, they are very knowledgeable of their job and always greet you with a smile
- Jun. 02, 2023
Great office and staff. Really have enjoyed every interaction I’ve had at this location.
- May. 22, 2023
The lady that helped me with my glasses was very knowledgeable and the sweetest lady ever
- Apr. 29, 2023
friendly, professional and compassionate staff. Dr Altenbernd is great!
- Apr. 23, 2023
Nikki, Emily, and Don were awesome on the frontline of the service! Dr. Wira gets my recommendation ... 100 percent!
- Mar. 30, 2023
Christina is great. Very caring and professional
- Mar. 14, 2023
Very friendly and welcoming. Staff and Dr! Will gladly return!
- Mar. 03, 2023
Awesome customer service and very knowledgeable staff.
- Feb. 10, 2023
Excellent customer service and knowledgeable in their field.
- Jan. 04, 2023
I love going to this vision center. The staff is amazing and understanding. It was clean and organiz... ed as well. I appreciate great costumer service, and recommend all to set their appointments here.
- Dec. 10, 2022
I've been going to Crown Vision since I was in grade school. The staff is always friendly and have a... welcoming atmosphere. I always feel comfortable doing business with them because of their great experience.
- Nov. 10, 2022
The staff have all been helpful and very friendly. Service was quick and timely
- Nov. 05, 2022
Great staff that have gone above and beyond to help me while I was having issues with my eyes.
- Oct. 28, 2022
I have tried two other vision centers and this one is by far the best! The staff is so helpful and ... friendly and I received my new glasses in less than two weeks. I would highly recommend them.
- Oct. 25, 2022
Wonderful staff!
- Oct. 19, 2022
I've been going to Crown (this specific location) since 6th grade (over 25 years now). I've never on... ce had a bad experience. I no longer live very close to the location, but the drive is absolutely worth it. They have always been kind, timely, knowledgeable, work within budgets and have no judgment, welcoming, respectful, and I always feel that I am getting the best and most accurate diagnosis/prescription. I can't see myself ever going anywhere else.
- Sep. 21, 2022
Don, the manager at this location, really goes above and beyond to make purchasing your eyewear easy... , as affordable as possible, and he’s a really nice man! Highly recommend!

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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!

Crown Vision Center - Oakville pediatric eye doctors can help.

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