Pediatric Eye Care in Lake Ozark

Pediatric Eye Care in Lake Ozark

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 Lake Ozark pediatric eye doctor at Family Eyecare - Lake Ozark.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Lake Ozark

Our optometry practice in Lake Ozark

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • 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 Family Eyecare - Lake Ozark 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 - Lake Ozark 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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- Jun. 26, 2023
Tricia at the front desk is amazing! They go above and beyond for their clients.
- Nov. 11, 2022
Friendly Greeting, punctual, and great exam. Asked and Listened to my issues.
- Nov. 02, 2022
Dr Eveland and his staff are super. They are always pleasant and knowledgeable.
- Sep. 29, 2022
Fantastic service!
- Aug. 19, 2022
Always have a great experience at the Lake Ozark Vision Source Family Eye Care. Always friendly and ... professional. Dr. Eveland is great!
- Jul. 21, 2022
Friendly and very knowledgeable!!
- Jun. 08, 2022
On vacation with my mom from Iowa and she woke up with a swollen eye and they made the biggest effor... t to get her right in! Great hardworking staff!
- May. 19, 2022
Highly recommend. See Dr. Lisa at Lake Ozark Vision Source Family Eyecare. She and her staff are v... ery knowledgeable and caring. They describe each procedure and its purpose in a very understandable way. Thank you, Dr Lisa and staff!
- Apr. 21, 2022
Everyone is always family friendly. Dr Eveland is the best! Takes time to make sure you understand e... verything and answers your questions.
- Apr. 16, 2022
Dr. Rachel is so thorough and helpful. She has a great attitude and makes me feel comfortable when s... he is doing the exam.
- Apr. 08, 2022
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Groves for about 13 years . She has worked diligently over those years ... to maintain my sight by detecting macular degeneration and recently recommended cataract surgery. She helped me locate a specialist who completed the repair . Dr. Groves has followed up and continues to monitor my vision and with her guidance my macular degeneration has been controlled and my vision is once again 20/20 .
- Apr. 07, 2022
Friendly and professional
- Jan. 19, 2022
Very kind and friendly staff. Very thorough eye exam. Due to health issues, I actually required tw... o eye exams. Extremely patient and caring when they could have been frustrated. Highly recommend if you are needing eye care.
- Sep. 21, 2021
Everyone is so helpful, polite, easy to make appointments even when you need an emergency appointmen... t. I have seen several of their doctors and they all receive high ratings from me.
- Sep. 16, 2021
Do tor great staff awesome . I wish I could remember the lady fitting my glasses informed me I could... get more money from my insurance because I couldn’t afford them. That was awesome and now I can get them. Thanks to all
- Sep. 03, 2021
These people are the most accommodating, friendly and professional staff of any business in Lake Oza... rk. If you have a choice…choose here.
- Apr. 29, 2021
I am visiting for mini vacay from NC and when unpacking found NO contacts to get me thru... called L... ake Ozark Vision and shared my dilemma and Jenni was too happy to help and had trail packs ready at no charge! Lifesafer!!
- Apr. 28, 2021
Dr. Brian Eveland is wonderful, and all the staff and very caring. I've been going there for many ... years. Highly recommend!!
- Feb. 13, 2021
Everyone was friendly, the Dr was exceptional!! If you are having issues with your vision I definit... ely recommend this office.
- Jan. 27, 2021
Lisa Groves really takes her time to explain all if your results. Trish is very patient and professi... onal in helping with the selection of new frames.

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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 - Lake Ozark pediatric eye doctors can help.

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