Pediatric Eye Care in Far North Central

Pediatric Eye Care in Far North Central

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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 Far North Central pediatric eye doctor at EyeTX - Vineyard-Blanco.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Far North Central

Our optometry practice in Far North Central

Photograph of Marlan Anderson
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
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MetLife
  • Aetna

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 - Vineyard-Blanco 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 - Vineyard-Blanco 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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- Apr. 29, 2024
Excellent service!
- Mar. 15, 2024
Visiting EyeTX is always a pleasure. The staff is great and there is never a long wait.
- Jan. 30, 2024
Everyone is so nice and patient with any questions that you have!
- Jan. 18, 2024
Excellent Service
- Dec. 27, 2023
Great place to get your vision needs!
- Dec. 14, 2023
Very pleasant staff. Thorough exam. Excellent experience with Dr. Anderson.
- Nov. 24, 2023
Doc Marlan & Jiang are outstanding! so is the rest of the crew.
- Nov. 20, 2023
Dr. Patel was great! He was very informative and my glasses were perfect. Efficient and quick servic... e from the staff, definitely returning.
- Aug. 17, 2023
Friendly, professional staff. Dr Anderson is thorough and provides easy to understand explanations ... of all test results.
- Jun. 25, 2023
All the Eye doctors are great! Staff is friendly and helpful....and they take most insurances, which... helps too....
- Jun. 08, 2023
Very friendly and knowledgeable.
- Jun. 02, 2023
My family and I have been receiving eye care and have purchased eyeglasses here for years. It's eas... y to get an appointment, and the doctors are prompt. They use the latest technology, so never any discomfort. Dr. Jiang thoroughly explained my eye image results and took the time to answer all of my questions. The staff is extremely polite and efficient. I highly recommend EyeTx.
- May. 21, 2023
Very professional and efficient welcoming. I've been to several areas in San Antonio, but this locat... ion is the best by far. The drive is a bit out of my way but well worth the drive. EyeTx vision center will forever be my place for my eyes the doctor was thorough attentive to answering all my questions. The staff were great and not trying to sell me anything like most places.
- Mar. 21, 2023
Great Docs, staff, eyeglass selection. Dr. Anderson & his staff are always professional and welcomin... g. Experienced, respectful doctor who educates his patients on eye care. Highly recommend for children and adults.
- Mar. 05, 2023
We have been going to this location for over 18 years and always had good experience with staff and ... the optometrists. The location is convenient as well.
- Mar. 02, 2023
I have used Dr. Anderson for almost 20 years. He and his staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and cari... ng. I have always been able to get in on the same day or next day if needed. Awesome team!! Very clean office!!!
- Feb. 26, 2023
Great visit as always have been coming here for YEARS!!!!
- Feb. 06, 2023
Fast,friendly and professional service.
- Jan. 16, 2023
Convenient location and very friendly staff
- Dec. 27, 2022
Always a great experience at EyeTex. Dr Anderson has been my eye doc for over 20 yrs.

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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 - Vineyard-Blanco pediatric eye doctors can help.

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