Pediatric ophthalmologists are trained to diagnose, treat and manage all children's eye problems, as well as prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. They are also skilled at recognizing the sometimes subtle signs of an eye problem that a baby or young child cannot describe.

When should a child see an opthamologist?
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), infants should have their first comprehensive eye exam with an pediatric ophthalmologist near me at 6 months of age. I generally recommend an exam from birth to 2 years old if there is suspicion of a problem or a family history of a problem