Pediatric Eye Care in Hugo

Pediatric Eye Care in Hugo

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 Hugo pediatric eye doctor at Northeast Eye Care Of Hugo.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Hugo

Our optometry practice in Hugo

Photograph of Kristi Iverson
Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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 Northeast Eye Care Of Hugo 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 Northeast Eye Care Of Hugo 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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- Sep. 15, 2023
The personnel are so friendly and helpful. I feel I am getting the best care.
- Aug. 17, 2023
Excellent customer service.
- Jul. 19, 2023
Fantastic customer service. Dr. Toler took all the time I needed to answer my questions. Very thor... ough. Every staff member was attentive and kind. I am so happy I went there
- Feb. 24, 2023
Dr Iverson is wonderful, as is Sandy and all the staff.
- Feb. 23, 2023
(Translated by Google) Since I arrived they were very friendly and the rest were very professional, ... which is why I recommend them. (Original) Desde que llegué fueron muy amables y el resto muy profesional, por eso los recomiendo.
- Feb. 22, 2023
Dr Garofola is an excellent eye doctor who takes time with his patients and truly cares for you. He�... ��ll answer and explain every question and you can tell he enjoys his job. It’s hard to find doctors who care for his patients like he does, he is one of a kind!
- Jan. 30, 2023
Very professional, didnt waste any time getting the exams done and helped me pick out some new frame... s.
- Jan. 28, 2023
Fast, friendly, and convenient!
- Jan. 05, 2023
I am handicapped and they did everything possible to make me comfortable
- Dec. 16, 2022
They are very friendly, organized and helpful. Happy to learn that I have worked with some their te... am before.
- Dec. 15, 2022
Excellent staff that took care of us very professionally. Thank you!
- Nov. 08, 2022
Great experience very nice staff from front desk to the Doctor A+++++..They took the time to listen ... and help me. .Would recommend to everyone just took the time to go through everything and you can tell they all cared about helping me thanks A++++++
- Sep. 21, 2022
Dr Garafalo impressed me with his knowledge & skill. He also adeptly answered my questions. Furtherm... ore, he was determined to provide the best vision possible. I am looking forward to seeing through my new script. Will update. Staff was also personable.
- Nov. 20, 2020
I have never given a review before but after my appointment with Dr. Kristi Iverson I felt a review ... with 5 stars was a must. Walking into the office I was impressed with the the number of glasses there were on hand from designer to affordable. My appointment with Dr. Iverson was impressive. She is very kind and professional. I had multiple test done and she explained the tests and shared the results with me so I had a full understanding of what was going on with my eyes, When choosing glasses there are so many to chose from. With the help of her assistant the process of finding a pair was quite easy as she knows glasses and faces. I have never left any doctors office being so impressed, Thanks for the wonderful experience.
- Mar. 05, 2020
Great doctors, very personable, wide variety of frames. I appreciate the time Dr. Iverson took to f... ind me a new contact lens after mine was discontinued after ten years. Way better than any box store eye clinic.
- Jul. 16, 2019
I've been going here for years and I can honestly say that I've only had fantastic experiences. I've... been seen by both Dr. Iverson and Dr. Garofalo and they are wonderful, kind people who are genuinely concerned with your wellbeing and work hard to make sure you can see. Cannot recommend them enough!
- May. 20, 2019
Great people amazing service and though exams they love what they do.... and it shows
- Dec. 12, 2018
Purchased safety glasses with a different style frame then previous year and just could not see corr... ectly out of them. Mandy sent them back to have adjustments made to the lens position and I was still unable to wear them. Staff was very helpful and we decided to try the same style frames that worked last year. I was very happy with the results after all the time put in by everyone. Thank you, Dan s.
- Dec. 10, 2017
Hi Had a recent annual eye exam at NE Eye Clinic. Entire staff is very friendly and professional a... nd took time to answer all my questions. Like the flexibility of the office hours. Would highly recommend this clinic to any eye patients.
- Dec. 01, 2017
First ever visit was today. Great facility and very friendly staff.

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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!

Northeast Eye Care Of Hugo pediatric eye doctors can help.

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