Pediatric Eye Care in Osage Beach

Pediatric Eye Care in Osage Beach

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 Osage Beach pediatric eye doctor at Family Eyecare - Osage Beach.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Osage Beach

Our optometry practice in Osage Beach

Photograph of Thomas Dettmer
Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross

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 Family Eyecare - Osage Beach 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 Family Eyecare - Osage Beach 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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- Oct. 30, 2023
Outstanding care at every level.
- Sep. 21, 2023
I appreciate the prompt service and helpfulness!
- Sep. 11, 2023
They are great! Easy to work with!
- Aug. 26, 2023
The best eye dr at the Lake!! Dr. Dettmer and his staff are amazing.
- Aug. 15, 2023
Very friendly and helpful staff. They all concerned about providing you with the best care possible....
- Jul. 28, 2023
Dr Dettmer and staff are the very best at what they do! I left 4 yrs ago when we moved from the area... because I didn’t want to make the drive, but I’m back because I have never found the satisfaction from any other Dr and his staff that they provided to me! I will always make that drive now! Thank you Dr Dettmer and your staff for your professionalism, caring and friendly atmosphere that you provide!
- Jul. 21, 2023
Name is Samantha Bassett and I highly recommend this place. The explanation down to the last detail ... was amazing to me. I loved my experience there and has already recommended this place and staff
- Jul. 08, 2023
Never had long waits and after a few years I have completely gained total confidence and trust in my... Eyecare Physician.
- Jun. 24, 2023
Friendly, informative staff.
- May. 18, 2023
Very professional care from Dr Dettmer and staff
- May. 11, 2023
Dr. Tom got me in on very short notice for my broken vessel & was quick to make diagnosis and fix th... e issue. I appreciate everyone at this location, always so friendly. I have never had a problem here. Highly recommend 🙂
- Apr. 19, 2023
Quick, easy and professional eyecare.
- Feb. 03, 2023
The entire staff is very friendly and Dr Dettmer is very thorough and never has made me feel he was ... in a hurry to get to his next patient.
- Jan. 27, 2023
Everyone was helpful and professional.
- Jan. 18, 2023
Dr. Dettmer is fantastic!
- Jan. 08, 2023
Always professional, informative and a comfortable experience. My doctor of choice for years!
- Jan. 06, 2023
Front desk staff is excellent! Personable and professional. Dr was great and explained options and p... lan of action. Will recommend to everyone.
- Dec. 08, 2022
Very nice and very professional.
- Dec. 07, 2022
Everything was amazing. Everyone there is always so nice and super helpful!
- Dec. 03, 2022
Very nice employee. Thank

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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!

Family Eyecare - Osage Beach pediatric eye doctors can help.

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