Pediatric Eye Care in Ironwood

Pediatric Eye Care in Ironwood

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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 Ironwood pediatric eye doctor at Silverbell EyeCare EyeCare.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Ironwood

Our optometry practice in Ironwood

Photograph of Richard Baim
Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • Avesis
  • Anthem
  • National Vision Administration (NVA)
  • AlwaysCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • Well Care Health Plans

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 Silverbell EyeCare EyeCare 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 Silverbell EyeCare EyeCare 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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- May. 19, 2023
Excellent service and very easy. Friendly and professional.
- May. 13, 2023
If you need a Dr. who truly cares about the health of your eyes, make an appointment at Silverbell E... yeCare with Dr. Baim. He is Amazing!!
- Apr. 15, 2023
I have been going there for over 20 years.
- Apr. 13, 2023
Great service, great environment is always clean and smells good. They always in time given you the... service
- Mar. 09, 2023
Dr. Baim was very caring and helpful.
- Mar. 02, 2023
Friendly and efficient staff. Great communication.
- Feb. 07, 2023
Great care for my daughter and myself!
- Feb. 01, 2023
Dr, Baim is very competent and has been extremely helpful to me over many years
- Jan. 14, 2023
Efficient knowledgeable staff, clean and spacious facility
- Dec. 14, 2022
Dr. Richard Baim has been my optometrist for many years, he is thorough and answers all my questions... . he is very knowledgably and has years of experience. The staff is friendly and helpful. Silverbell Eyecare meets my needs and I feel confident going there.
- Nov. 12, 2022
We went to Silverbell eye care 8 years ago before we moved to Florida we loved them then now were ba... ck and we still love them they are fantastic.
- Oct. 19, 2022
The office staff are all pleasant and helpful. The Halloween decorations this year are really good,... plus there is a pumpkin contest. My exam with Dr Baim was thorough and informative, and I'm very happy to have Silverbell Eyecare for my vision needs.
- Sep. 30, 2022
Wonderful and patient staff! Our 6 yr old son was not having a good day this particular day of his e... ye exam. The entire staff couldn't have been more understanding! I would recommend this place to everyone!
- Sep. 24, 2022
Staff is very kind and Dr. Fuhr is great!
- Aug. 01, 2022
The doctors will take their time to perform the eye exam. I did not feel rush like in another places... .
- Jun. 26, 2022
Awesome service and customer service. Easy fast and recommended.
- May. 31, 2022
Great service. I’ve been seeing Dr Baim for many years and always happy with the whole staff. Than... k you
- Mar. 03, 2022
This is by far one of the best experiences I've had. Everyone that I interacted with was great and ... they took the time to make sure I was satisfied and the doctor answered all my questions, she was amazing.
- Mar. 02, 2022
Very friendly, efficient staff, from front desk to assistant, to doctor. Greeted as soon as I walked... in, helped with filling out forms on tablet as well as explained charges and procedures all the way through the appointment. Will definitely return.
- Feb. 02, 2022
Best eye care center in Tucson! Great doctor & awesome 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, especially those that are 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!

Silverbell EyeCare EyeCare pediatric eye doctors can help.

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