Pediatrics

What to Expect

We are specially trained to perform examinations no matter your child’s age or attention level, all while having fun! We utilize pictures, games, lights, and toys to ensure a good experience for your child.

A child’s visual system involves much more than seeing clearly, so in addition to assessing the need for glasses or contact lenses, our thorough exams are designed to evaluate eye alignment, 3D vision, color vision, eye movement, and ocular health.

If your child needs glasses, our optical carries a wide variety of pediatric frames that are specially designed for children to be comfortable, safe, and durable.

• Chicago Parent - Healthy Vision Development Begins From Birth

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Our pediatric optometrists at the Eye Institute are proud to be InfantSEE® providers. InfantSEE® is a public health program that provides infants ages 6-12 months of age with comprehensive eye exams free of charge, regardless of family income or access to insurance coverage. Healthy eyes and good vision play an important role in a child’s development, so it is critical to detect conditions early that may impair proper growth and development.

The American Optometrist Association recommends scheduling your baby’s first eye exam around 6 months of age. Visit the InfantSEE® website to learn more.

• American Optometric Association - Developmental Milestones from Birth to 24 Months of Age 

Frequency of Examinations

The American Optometric Association recommends that children have their first eye exam between 6 months and 12 months old.  If no concerns are found, eye exams are recommended again at age 3 years old, 5 years old, and every year thereafter.  Our optometrists will discuss specific recommendations for frequency of eye exams during your child's visit.

Our Pediatric Optometrists

• Karen Kehbein, OD, FAAO, FCOVD
• Jenelle Mallios, OD, FAAO
• Clinton Prestwich, OD, FAAO
• Adrienne Quan, OD, FAAO
• Samantha Rice, OD, FAAO