Pediatric Eye Care in Northeast Colorado Springs

Pediatric Eye Care in Northeast Colorado Springs

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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 Colorado Springs pediatric eye doctor at ABBA Eye Care - Nevada.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Northeast Colorado Springs

Our optometry practice in Northeast Colorado Springs

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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 - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • MetLife

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 ABBA Eye Care - Nevada 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 ABBA Eye Care - Nevada 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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- Mar. 09, 2024
The staff was very friendly and helpful throughout my visit! They are caring professionals who trul... y care about their patients. I highly recommend Abba Eye Care !
- Mar. 03, 2024
Wonderful staff great service
- Feb. 25, 2024
Efficient and professional team
- Feb. 19, 2024
Very helpful staff from start to finish. Went over all lens option, very happy with the final produc... t.
- Feb. 13, 2024
So nice and i was shocked at how quick the got me in. Very professional staff. Very inclusive.
- Feb. 03, 2024
Welcoming and helpful staff
- Jan. 28, 2024
Very kind and helpful staff and doctors! I also appreciate how easy it is to book online.
- Jan. 27, 2024
Very kind and very helpful. This is my wife and I’s favorite place to go for prescription and non ... prescription glasses. Been coming here for about 2 years now. Highly recommend.
- Jan. 25, 2024
Been going there for the past 6 years. Everyone there is very nice and not pushy. The same eye docto... r is still there which is nice to go back to see that you’re seeing the same doctor. There not pushing anything on you. I had my eye exam and did t buy glasses 🤓 that day. Will be returning customer. Jessica ONeil
- Jan. 13, 2024
Dr. O is the best doctor! He is respectful,kind and knowledgeable. He explains the situation in a wa... y anyone could understand.
- Jan. 05, 2024
Brittany helped me with my glasses. She was wonderful! Double check measurements, professional, cour... tesy and friendly. This is my 3rd year going back and they always did a great job. Can't wait for the new pair.
- Jan. 05, 2024
Will continue to use the in the future.
- Jan. 03, 2024
Everybody was super friendly and helpful. The service was also very efficient - I didn't spend a lo... t of time in the waiting room.
- Dec. 30, 2023
Great place with good people
- Dec. 11, 2023
I feel like my needs are put first with a smile.
- Dec. 05, 2023
Bree and Jodi are wonderful and wise and I am so grateful for the service they provide.
- Nov. 22, 2023
I’m from out of State & needed to get a rubber nose pad for my sunglasses. Rodney at the front des... k immediately helped & repaired my glasses! Such a great friendly young man, and very professional! Thank you for being open the day before Thanksgiving!
- Nov. 22, 2023
I had a very pleasant experience here. Demitri, a respectful, well-versed young woman, very pleasant... in demeanor, checked me in. During the exam, Dr. O was very gracious to answer my questions comprehensively. He further explained information relevant to my circumstances. Which was helpful to me. Finally, I ended my visit with Rodney, an upbeat, cool cat with groovy glasses. He straightened my sunglasses, and cleaned them for me. I didn't even buy them there! A very likable guy. Without reservation I recommend this business.
- Nov. 18, 2023
Great customer service and eye care. Examination is thorough with the correct prescription. Anothe... r benefit is the optical camera, no more pupil dilatation or eye irritation .
- Nov. 16, 2023
Happy to serve customer service and and very knowledge.

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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!

ABBA Eye Care - Nevada pediatric eye doctors can help.

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