Pediatric Ophthalmology
Helping little eyes see clearly.
The pediatric ophthalmology program provides specialized care for children with vision problems or diseases of the eye. We also care for adults with double vision or misalignment of the eyes.
Our comprehensive approach includes diagnosis, optometrist or orthoptic assessment and treatment, medical treatment and surgical interventions for all pediatric eye disorders.
Services we offer
- Vision testing for children of all ages
- Evaluation and treatment for eye misalignment (strabismus) in children and adults
- Evaluation and treatment of pediatric cataract, pediatric glaucoma, amblyopia (lazy eye), ptosis (droopy eyelid), other eyelid abnormalities and tear duct disorders
- Screening and treatment for premature infants with retinopathy of prematurity
- Care for visually impaired children or those with traumatic brain injury
- Care for children with genetic or systemic diseases that affect the eye
- Treatment of eye injuries and infections
- Inpatient consultations for hospitalized children requiring urgent eye care
- Onsite Pediatric and Family Optical: offering professional optical services
Our team
Our specialized team includes certified ophthalmic technicians, orthoptists, pediatric optometrists, pediatric ophthalmologists, opticians and medical social workers. Our program is active in research with the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG), funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Find an ophthalmology specialist
When your little one needs a specialist, you’ll appreciate our experience and child-focused approach.
Your visit
Our team is highly trained to work with children of all ages. Our clinic offers state-of-the-art testing in a child-friendly environment with distraction toys, videos and music. We strive to make the examination a positive experience and offer child life consultative services for children who may benefit from this specialized care.
Contacts and glasses
Our onsite Pediatric and Family Optical provides convenient and professional optical service for the entire family. We have a large selection of frames—more than 500 of the latest styles—to fit kids of all ages, including the latest frames for teenagers and adults.
Our clinic
Our location
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Ophthalmology
35 Michigan Street NE, Suite 5101
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Pediatric and Family Optical provides convenient and professional optical service for the entire family, but specializes in service for infants and children.
Our experienced opticians offer consultative services to custom fit glasses for you or your child. We specialize in the “difficult-to-fit” patient and will work with you to find the perfect eyeglasses for your needs. We also provide precise specialty products, including temporary or ground-in prism, bifocals, transitional lenses, occlusive patches and more.
Durable and properly fit glasses are especially important for young and active children. We have a large selection of frames, more than 500 of the latest styles, to fit all ages. We offer designer brands including Easy Twist, Turbo Flex, Elle, Esprit, Dilli Dalli, David Benjamin 4 Kid, Hello Kitty, Vera Bradley, Miraflex, Lucky Brand, Carrera Collection, Juicy Couture, Safilo Kids, Erin’s World Spec4us, Tomato Glasses, Guess, NanoVista and more. Our frames and lenses are competitively priced with other retailers.
Pediatric and Family Optical participates with vision insurance carriers including Medicaid, Children’s Special Health Care Services, VSP and EyeMed. We also offer some special eyeglass packages for those without vision insurance, including:
- Kids’ package, which includes frame and polycarbonate lenses
- Corewell Health employee 20% discount
We provide optical services to the entire community and welcome those with prescriptions from other off-site eye care providers.