Pediatric Eye Care in Friendswood

Pediatric Eye Care in Friendswood

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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 Friendswood pediatric eye doctor at Parkwood Vision Center.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Friendswood

Our optometry practice in Friendswood

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday By Appointment Only
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Spectera
  • Blue Cross
  • 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 Parkwood Vision Center 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 Parkwood Vision Center 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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- Feb. 10, 2023
Dr Pope was great and so was the staff. Very friendly and courteous.
- Nov. 24, 2022
Dr. Pope and staff are wonderful. Very thorough and helpful.
- Nov. 16, 2022
Speedy service without feeling rushed.
- Oct. 18, 2022
A wonderful office staff very polite and caring and a superior eye doctor I highly recommend this pl... ace
- Oct. 16, 2022
Christina is the best! The entire staff is welcoming and friendly as soon as you enter the doors. ... They even helped me pick out my frames that looked best on me.
- Oct. 12, 2022
This is an awesome practice. My son injured his eye, and although we were not established patients, ... Dr. Pope and his staff got us in immediately and took great care of my son. I highly recommend Parkwood Vision. Beautiful, clean office, caring staff, and a great doctor!
- Sep. 07, 2022
Friendly, courteous, communicative, knowledgeable, and professional. Overall great experience and at... mosphere!
- Aug. 17, 2022
Amazing service, great customer service and up to date technology that made my 1st experience with t... hem very pleasant!!
- Aug. 04, 2022
Dr. Pope is gentle and friendly. He takes extra time to make sure that you understand and never rush... es. He is a great choice for children that may be nervous about seeing an eye doctor. They also have cutting edge technology that surprised me! Very through exam!
- Jul. 27, 2022
Wonderful staff and caring dr
- Jul. 22, 2022
Dr Pope runs a well-organized and efficient practice. They always seem to be on time for my appoint... ment, but I never feel rushed. Great Doctor and staff!
- Jul. 17, 2022
Excellent Doctor. Staff were very kind, friendly, and helpful.
- Jul. 10, 2022
Highly recommended.
- Jul. 01, 2022
Excellent service and very knowledgeable.
- Jun. 30, 2022
Dr. Pope and his entire staff are amazing! As a first-time glasses' wearer, it was great to have a ... staff that loves their job and is there to help you understand start to finish what to expect, including picking out the glasses that look best on you. Hands down, best experience ever! My family will only go see Dr. Pope.
- Jun. 14, 2022
Very friendly staff. My appointment was on time. Everything was explained in a manner to which I cou... ld understand and my concerns were taken seriously. Dr. Pope was able to recommend different products to suit my needs. I would definitely recommend!
- Apr. 18, 2022
I had a great experience with Dr. Pope and his team. Highly recommend.
- Apr. 14, 2022
Great experience, friendly and efficient
- Mar. 30, 2022
The staff are always so happy here! I definitely enjoy visiting this Parkwood Vision Center! Prices ... are great also. Great customer service. 🙌🙌🎉
- Mar. 28, 2022
Friendly and helpful always

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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, especially those that are 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!

Parkwood Vision Center pediatric eye doctors can help.

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