Pediatrics

In the world of a child, good vision is a prerequisite to learning, exploring, and even playing. Unfortunately, many children see the world through blurred vision. Since children do not always complain of visual problems, parents may not even realize that their child is having difficulty with their vision. Fortunately, many vision problems are easily corrected with early detection.

Parental awareness is the key to recognizing vision problems. Many problems are easily treated but parents must be aware and intervene as quickly as possible. Children may give physical or verbal clues that parents can recognize as warning signals. Common signs that a child may be experiencing eye problems:

Holds objects close to eyes
Blinks a lot
Squints eyelids together
Rubs eyes a lot
Shuts or covers one to focus
Sits close to the television
Uses a finger as a place mark when reading
Complains of headaches after reading

Morganton Eye Physicians is pleased to offer comprehensive pediatric eye care through the services of Dr. Catherine Betor. Dr. Betor is a trained pediatric ophthalmologist who can provide your child with the most comprehensive eye care services available. We understand that children may be frightened of the doctor's office so we strive to provide an environment that will ease their anxieties.