Pediatric Eye Exam & Myopia Control
Pediatric Eye Care (Ages 7+): Exams & Myopia Control at LUXER EYE Urgent Care. Expert eye care for kids and teens, from routine exams and vision checks to urgent eye problems and personalized myopia management. See Dr. Raven, OD, same- or next-day.
Why Choose LUXER EYE for Your Child's Vision?
At LUXER EYE, we blend the expertise of dedicated eye care with the convenience of an urgent care setting. Here's why parents choose us for their child's vision needs:
- Dedicated Eye Doctor, Not Generic Urgent Care: Your child sees Dr. Pegah Alexandra Raven, OD, ensuring a specialist's accurate diagnosis and personalized care. This expertise is crucial for complex needs like myopia control.
- Kid-Friendly & Unhurried Exams: We take the time to explain everything in simple terms and move at your child’s pace, making their eye exam a positive experience.
- Specialized On-Site Equipment: We utilize advanced tools for comprehensive assessments, including microscope eye exams, accurate pressure checks, and dilated retinal checks when needed, for thorough pediatric eye care.
- Luxury, Calming Environment: Our quiet, modern clinic and short wait times help put children (and parents) at ease.
- Integrated Urgent Care Support: For any non-eye concerns that may arise during an urgent visit, our ER physicians and on-site lab/EKG are readily available.
Common Reasons to Visit LUXER EYE for Your Child (Ages 7+)
Don't wait for blurry vision to impact your child's learning or sports performance. We offer quick access and expert care for a range of pediatric eye needs:
- Red or Pink Eye: Itching, discharge, stuck lashes, or irritation.
- Stye or Eyelid Bump: Painful or irritating eyelid swelling.
- Eye Injury: Suspected scratch, dust in the eye, or "something in the eye" sensation.
- Trouble Seeing the Board: Squinting or difficulty focusing in school.
- Headaches or Eye Strain: Especially with homework or screen time, which can indicate underlying vision issues, notes the American Optometric Association (AOA).
- Sports or School Vision Check: Forms signed the same day when appropriate.
What We Check During Your Child's Eye Exam
(Age-Appropriate) Our comprehensive pediatric eye exams go beyond basic vision screenings to thoroughly evaluate your child's eye health and visual development:
- Vision & Refraction: Determining if glasses are needed for clear vision at all distances.
- Eye Alignment & Tracking: Assessing how well eyes work together and track objects for comfortable vision and depth perception.
- Color Vision and Stereo Testing
- Front-of-Eye Health: Detailed examination of lids, lashes, and the eye surface.
- Pressure & Pupil Responses: Checks to rule out conditions like glaucoma.
- Dilated Retinal Check: When needed, to evaluate the back of the eye (retina and optic nerve) for overall health and to monitor conditions like myopia.
Myopia Control: Protecting Your Child's Vision & Eye Health
Nearsightedness (myopia) is becoming more prevalent in children and can worsen rapidly during school-aged years. While traditional glasses correct blurry vision, they don't address the underlying issue of eye elongation associated with higher risk of future eye disease, notes the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
At LUXER EYE, we offer evidence-based myopia control options to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children and teenagers (ages 7+). This proactive approach aims to reduce your child's lifelong risk of serious eye conditions and preserve their vision.
Why Consider Myopia Control?
- Slower Myopia Progression: Reduce the rate at which your child's prescription worsens, meaning fewer prescription changes over time.
- Reduced Future Risk: Lower the risk of developing serious eye problems like glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal detachment later in life.
- Better Long-Term Vision: Help maintain your child's best possible vision as they grow.
Myopia Control Options at LUXER EYE
Dr. Raven will discuss the best treatment approach based on your child's individual needs, age, prescription, and lifestyle. Effective myopia control options include:
- Specialty Spectacle Lenses: Specific lens designs that can correct vision and slow myopia progression simultaneously.
- Specialty Soft Contact Lenses: Custom-designed soft contact lenses worn during the day to correct vision and help slow eye growth.
- Low-Dose Atropine Eye Drops: Medicated eye drops that can slow the progression of myopia and eye elongation.
What to Expect During Your Visit Today
We strive to make every visit efficient and clear:
- Gentle, Unhurried Exam: Time for your child, your questions, and thorough answers.
- Focused Testing: We conduct only necessary tests for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Clear Action Plan: You'll leave with a clear understanding of the diagnosis and next steps – including glasses, home care, prescriptions, or myopia control options.
- School/Sports Forms: Completed same-day when appropriate, to keep your child on track.
Contact Lenses for Teens (Age 7+)
Ready for the freedom of contact lenses? We provide thorough contact lens evaluations and hands-on insertion/removal coaching for teens. A current comprehensive vision exam and refraction is required on the same day to ensure the best fit and eye health.
(Note: Contact lens services are a cash item with transparent pricing; HSA/FSA welcome.)
Billing Options:Understanding your billing options is important:
- Medical Visits: (e.g., red eye, injuries, inflammation, headaches with eye findings) are billed to your medical insurance when eligible. Standard copay, coinsurance, and deductible may apply.
- Vision Services: (e.g., refraction for glasses prescription, contact lens evaluations) are typically cash items with upfront, transparent pricing.
- Self-Pay: We'll provide a Good Faith Estimate before your visit and a detailed superbill upon request.
When to Choose LUXER EYE vs. the Emergency Room
Know when to come to us for your child's urgent eye needs:
- Come to LUXER EYE for Most Eye Concerns: Red eye, stye, suspected scratch/foreign body, sudden vision changes, school/sports checks.
- Go to the ER Immediately for: Chemical splash, penetrating eye injury, severe eye pain accompanied by vomiting, or a sudden dark curtain or shade in vision. If you're ever unsure, call us – we'll triage your child's situation on the spot.
What to Bring for Your Child's Visit
To make your appointment as smooth as possible:
- Current glasses/contacts and any prior eye records (if available).
- Completed school/sports forms (we'll sign what's appropriate).
- Your insurance card and photo ID.
- For urgent problems, details on when symptoms started and any home treatments you've already tried.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will my child's eyes be dilated? Only if necessary for a safe and accurate diagnosis or to monitor a condition like myopia. We will always explain the reason beforehand.
- Can you sign school vision forms the same day? Yes – when the exam supports it and all necessary checks are completed.
- Do you treat eye injuries on site? We handle many common injuries like corneal abrasions and superficial foreign bodies. For complex injuries requiring advanced imaging or subspecialty care, we coordinate prompt referrals.
- Do you manage nearsightedness (myopia) in kids? Absolutely! We offer evidence-based myopia control treatments, including specialized glasses, contact lenses, and atropine eye drops, tailored to your child's needs.
Ready to Schedule Your Child's Eye Exam or Myopia Consultation?
Take the first step towards protecting your child's vision and securing their eye health for years to come. Whether it's for a routine check-up, an urgent concern, or to discuss myopia control options, Dr. Raven and the LUXER EYE team are ready to provide expert, compassionate care for your child (ages 7+).
Book your pediatric eye exam today
- Call: (805)410-4203
- Address: 3967 Thousand Oaks BLVD. Suite 140 Westlake Village, CA. 91362
Regular price$160.00
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