Pediatric Eye Care in Northeast Side

Pediatric Eye Care in Northeast Side

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 Northeast Side pediatric eye doctor at EyeTX - Walzem.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Northeast Side

Our optometry practice in Northeast Side

Photograph of Richard Bell
Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 24 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • Avesis
  • Anthem
  • National Vision Administration (NVA)
  • UMR
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • VBA
  • AlwaysCare
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
  • Eyetopia
  • Heritage Vision Plans
  • WellCare
  • Devoted Health Plans

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 EyeTX - Walzem 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 EyeTX - Walzem 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. 20, 2023
Great experience all workers were very friendly, helpful, and courteous. We didn't have to wait long... too be seen. Doctor was very professional and gave great information. My daughter loves her glasses. Thanks everyone will definitely continue too come back.
- Nov. 17, 2023
Dr. Bell is a wonderful eye doctor and has treated me for many years! I would highly recommend him t... o anyone!
- Nov. 04, 2023
We have used this location for over two decades and the professionalism and genuine concern there ca... n not be beat!!
- Nov. 03, 2023
I was very happy with my experience with EyeTX. The staff is very pleasant, helpful, and cheerful. D... r. Green took time to explain to me everything that’s going on with my eyes. He recommended what would help me and made sure to explain what my eyes are going through. I am very happy with EyeTx And we’ll be going back next year
- Oct. 29, 2023
Very friendly staff and doctors are thorough
- Sep. 29, 2023
Great customer service with a cheerful & friendly staff.
- Sep. 26, 2023
Shout out to EyeTX staff members great job well done in customer service with loyalty and leadership...
- Sep. 24, 2023
Dr.Jiang and the supervisor from my follow up visit were amazing. I really appreciate the supervisor... going above and beyond for me and making my visit really great. Thank you 😊 10/10 recommend
- Aug. 31, 2023
Nice people
- Aug. 31, 2023
I had an appointment today with Dr Bell. He is very professional and shows compassion to his patient... s. Additionally, Amy assisted me with my glasses and lenses with her wealth of knowledge she thoroughly explained the best options for me. I will always return to this establishment for my vision needs.
- Aug. 30, 2023
Friendly staff!!
- Aug. 21, 2023
I highly recommend Dr. Bell and his staff. They all seem to genuinely enjoy their work, and they mak... e you feel like a valued patient. They are willing to go above and beyond to help their patients solve tricky eye problems.
- Aug. 19, 2023
The process of getting me started was efficient and quick. Easy forms to fill out. Exams are outstan... ding.
- Jul. 31, 2023
Definitely satisfied with services & agents
- Jul. 22, 2023
Everyone was so friendly. We enjoyed every step of the way..
- Jul. 19, 2023
Great office, Amy went out of her way to help me get paperwork filled out and faxed to my employer. ... She had great customer service, and didn’t act like she hated her job like one of the receptionist. And Dr. Edwards was really informative, and he really loves his job and helping people.. I would definitely recommend to others.
- Jul. 06, 2023
Excellent staff and service. Thanks for the great experience.
- Jun. 23, 2023
Everyone on staff was very friendly. Dr. Bell was extremely nice and dealt with my particular situat... ion with compassion and care.
- Jun. 19, 2023
I've been seeing Dr.Bell at this location since I was in highschool, some 15 + years ago. I'm so gra... teful to have a reliable and kind team of optometrist specialists in this area and I would never go anywhere else.
- Jun. 08, 2023
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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!

EyeTX - Walzem pediatric eye doctors can help.

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