Pediatric Eye Care in Cross Roads

Pediatric Eye Care in Cross Roads

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 Cross Roads pediatric eye doctor at Total Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery - Cross Roads.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Cross Roads

Our optometry practice in Cross Roads

Photograph of Heath  Coleman
Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas

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 Total Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery - Cross Roads 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 Total Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery - Cross Roads 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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- Dec. 07, 2023
Staff is very friendly & accommodating. I saw Dr. Coleman & he was professional & answered all of my... questions. He is top notch!! I highly recommend!!
- Dec. 02, 2023
Great Dr. Thank Dr. Coleman for your superb care!
- Nov. 10, 2023
Can’t say enough good things about the staff here. Great doctor, great help with picking out my fr... ames. So easy and so friendly!
- Nov. 06, 2023
The eye place is very inviting. Both the doctors and employees are very knowledgeable and caring. Gr... eat location to complete both eye exams and purchase glasses or contact.
- Nov. 05, 2023
Great service and friendly staff
- Oct. 20, 2023
Great experience!
- Oct. 07, 2023
Outstanding Optometrists and staff, along with a good variety of frames and sunglasses:)
- Oct. 06, 2023
Friendly, attentive, efficient and quick experience!! Dr. Paul was so kind!
- Oct. 06, 2023
Great staff
- Sep. 11, 2023
Mady & Kathy are the absolute BEST!!!!
- Sep. 06, 2023
Great atmosphere... Fast, caring and efficient service
- Aug. 24, 2023
Great staff and doctors. The staff treated my family. This is our first time at Total Eyecare & Eyew... ear Gallery. They are professional, quick, knowledgeable, and has up-to-date technology. The front staff were very patient with teaching my teen how to use contacts. More patient than I am. The office is welcoming with an upscale ambiance. I've been wearing glasses for about 10 years, Total Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery is the best office that I have encountered. Keep up the great work!
- Aug. 16, 2023
The Drs at Total Eyecare are the best!!
- Jul. 28, 2023
Maddy is a really great manager.
- Jul. 23, 2023
Cheryl Simmons and her staff go out of their way to provide excellent vision care!
- Jul. 18, 2023
Amazing team! Very attentive and kind.
- Jul. 17, 2023
Excellent service and care!
- Jun. 21, 2023
The staff here are great. Came for the first time last year and this year, when my husband needed a ... new prescription there was a mix up with the glasses he chose. They happily fixed the problem and made sure he had the glasses he wanted with the correct prescription. Can't say enough good things about their customer service. Thank you so much!
- Apr. 07, 2023
The exam was thorough and Dr. Middleton made me feel very comfortable. The entire staff was profess... ional and friendly. Many styles and brands of glasses to choose from.
- Feb. 18, 2023
The entire staff was friendly and helpful. Kathy was stellar in her assistance with helping me navig... ate all of the selections. Top notch customer service.

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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!

Total Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery - Cross Roads pediatric eye doctors can help.

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