Pediatric Eye Care in Florissant

Pediatric Eye Care in Florissant

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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 Florissant pediatric eye doctor at Crown Vision Center - Florissant.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Florissant

Our optometry practice in Florissant

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Superior Vision
  • Spectera
  • Humana
  • Davis Vision
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • Avesis
  • National Vision Administration (NVA)
  • Anthem
  • AlwaysCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
  • Wellcare

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 Crown Vision Center - Florissant 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 Crown Vision Center - Florissant 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. 12, 2023
Good Service and good deals !
- Aug. 07, 2023
Customer service was excellent when making my selection and upon pickup my service was fast and exc... eptional. I will definitely be bringing my son in for his new glasses
- Aug. 03, 2023
The staff at this location is always super nice! They always answer my questions thoroughly. They al... so get you in & out. They never have an attitude, always welcoming me and my family with a smile. They are also really good with kids as well when it comes to exams & picking out glasses. Very knowledgable crew they have!
- Jun. 07, 2023
Great staff, great service!
- May. 27, 2023
Great atmosphere great energy
- Apr. 23, 2023
Everyone who works there are so friendly and work together so well. Thank you!
- Jan. 23, 2023
I ❤️ My New Eyeglasses & That's My First Time I Went To (Crown Vision) On Friday, January 13th, ... 2023 & I ❤ It.
- Jan. 22, 2023
The team was extreme helpful. They not only helped me pick out new frames, but also adjusted my old ... frames so I was more comfortable while I was waiting for my new glasses. My new glasses are fantastic. The lenses make everything very sharp and crisp even though they were the same RX as my old ones.
- Dec. 07, 2022
The staff at Crown Vision is super polite & helpful! My 4 kids go there & we've been so happy with t... hem that I have now switched to them for myself too!
- Oct. 26, 2022
People were great and the glasses were a great improvement
- Sep. 22, 2022
They got Versace glasses 👓
- Sep. 04, 2022
Good great
- Aug. 17, 2022
Everyone was nice and knew their job!
- Jul. 13, 2022
The staff and doctor was very nice and made my daughter feel relaxed and welcomed by it being her fi... rst time. Thank you
- May. 27, 2022
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- Apr. 10, 2022
quality customer service
- Mar. 29, 2022
Best customer service and their selection of frames is wonderful.
- Feb. 11, 2022
Excellent services from start to finish. The staff paid close attention to detail and the doctor did... a thorough exam.
- Jan. 25, 2022
Prompt, curteous and professional. I would definitely recommend.
- Dec. 30, 2021
The eye doctor, Dr. Mary Hohenberger, was very thorough in the exam. She took her time to explain al... l my questions. I could not be more comfortable with her experience and tender care. The other staff were very courteous and welcoming. It was an enjoyable experience.

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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!

Crown Vision Center - Florissant pediatric eye doctors can help.

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