Pediatric Eye Exam IN Florence, SC

The optometrists at Harrington Vision Centers in Florence, SC wants you to know that pediatric eye exams are essential for growing children. Prompt treatment of vision issues is important to optimize your child's performance at school. Furthermore, children need to have developing eye problems treated immediately to ensure that they don't get worse over time.

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Optometry Issues & Young Patients

Children are especially susceptible to certain conditions of the eye. As a parent, you should be aware of these eye conditions and the symptoms that are associated with them.

Strabismus

Strabismus occurs as the result of a general misalignment between the two eyes. This condition could specifically be considered esotropia or crossed eyes, hypertropia or an eye that focuses upward, or exotropia or an eye that focuses outwards. Strabismus can result in amblyopia. Amblyopia is a condition where a child does not see properly. This condition can lead to severe issues like pediatric cataracts or ptosis.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis can refer to an infection in the eyes. This can be either a bacterial or viral infection of the eyes. Conjunctivitis is highly contagious among children. Conjunctivitis can also refer to a condition that is the result of an allergic reaction. If your child experiences allergies, you should be on the lookout for the development of conjunctivitis in your child's eyes.

Common symptoms of conjunctivitis include red or pinkish eyes, inflamed eyes, itchy eyes, or eyes that are experiencing discharge. In a situation where conjunctivitis is the result of a bacterial or viral infection, a child may also experience typical cold symptoms including a sore throat, sinus issues, and a fever.

Astigmatism

An astigmatism problem can lead to a situation where a child could have trouble seeing either up close or far away. This condition is caused by an irregular curvature of the eye's lens or cornea. Astigmatism results in blurry vision. Fortunately, this is a relatively common ocular issue that's very easy to correct once it is detected.

Contact Us for Pediatric Eye Exams in Florence

Don't hesitate to call us if you're looking for the right optometrist in Florence, SC for your child. We offer pediatric optometry services that will ensure the best health for your growing child’s eyes. The sooner you schedule an eye exam with us, the sooner you can enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that your child's optometry care needs are being addressed. Call Harrington Vision Centers today at our Downtown office at (843) 662-0691 or our West Florence office at (843) 669-2020 to schedule your child’s eye exam.

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Downtown

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9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

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Closed

Sunday

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Westgate Square

Monday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

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Downtown

Monday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Westgate Square

Monday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed