Pediatric Eye Care in Kokomo

Pediatric Eye Care in Kokomo

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 Kokomo pediatric eye doctor at Preferred Eye Care - Kokomo.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Kokomo

Our optometry practice in Kokomo

Photograph of Christopher Kerby
Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • United Healthcare
  • VSP

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 Preferred Eye Care - Kokomo 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 Preferred Eye Care - Kokomo 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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- Nov. 09, 2023
Our family loves this office! Unlike other doctors offices, they all greet you with a smile. Dr. Ker... by is amazing with us adults and our daughter who started seeing him at 3 months old!
- Nov. 01, 2023
Best eye Dr in town!!
- Sep. 06, 2023
From walking in to visit to exit everyone is great and friendly
- Aug. 21, 2023
Great experience!
- Aug. 13, 2023
Dr Kerby and his staff are always courteous, caring and helpful. Dr Kerby thoroughly examines my ey... es and then explains what he finds. I'd highly recommend Preferred Eye Care!
- Aug. 08, 2023
Great doctor, my daughter has autism and he didn't get upset with her but instead tried to appeal to... her to get her attention for her exam.
- Jul. 27, 2023
I’m always treated kindly and the staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. I’m always happy with... my experience with this office.
- Jul. 14, 2023
Great experience each time we go. Both my kiddos got what they needed. Very knowledgeable staff
- Jul. 08, 2023
Great service from caring professionals
- Apr. 04, 2023
Best Eye care! Thank you so much!
- Mar. 08, 2023
Very accurate on glasses, takes the time to get the prescription right.
- Mar. 07, 2023
Everyone was really nice and helpful
- Mar. 05, 2023
Dr. Kerby is the best! He is easy to talk with and provides good explanations.
- Jan. 16, 2023
Great eye care!
- Dec. 14, 2022
Preferred Eye Care is a really good group of eye physicians. From the doctors to the staff, they are... a great group of people.
- Dec. 06, 2022
Professional and warm environment I never felt rushed and all questions were answered
- Nov. 30, 2022
Dr. Kerby and his staff are great! Everyone has always been kind, polite, and professional. Dr. Kerb... y has also gone out of his way multiple times to help my family and we truly appreciate it. Thank you!
- Nov. 07, 2022
Very good knowledgeable Dr and courteous staff
- Nov. 04, 2022
Dr. Kirby is awesome. Very pleasant and full of energy and passion. Extremely high recommendation!
- Oct. 31, 2022
Best eye Dr I've ever had ! He explained so many things to help me. Thank you Dr Kerby!

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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!

Preferred Eye Care - Kokomo pediatric eye doctors can help.

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