Pediatric Eye Care in Centerville

Pediatric Eye Care in Centerville

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 Centerville pediatric eye doctor at International Eyecare Center - Centerville.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Centerville

Our optometry practice in Centerville

Photograph of Daniel  Alletto
Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 3rd Saturday by appointment only.
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Spectera
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • MetLife
  • National Vision Administration (NVA)

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 International Eyecare Center - Centerville 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 International Eyecare Center - Centerville 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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- Dec. 19, 2023
Wonderful exam and glasses purchasing experience. Would recommend to anyone and will be back in the ... future.
- Dec. 01, 2023
Everyone was very helpful and polite.
- Oct. 07, 2023
I was and done quickly.
- Aug. 14, 2023
Friendly welcoming staff and Dr. Guinn was very thorough and professional. Could use better magazine... s for the short time spent in the waiting room.
- Jun. 15, 2023
Great Doctor, great staff. Very reassuring that my retina was ok. Very friendly, very calming. Expla... ined everything in terms I can understand.
- Jun. 12, 2023
Very Caring Staff and well experienced as well as the Dr. very welcoming and takes care of my eyes a... s good as I can expect. My glasses are very awesome. Thank you IEC for being in Centerville, Iowa
- Jun. 10, 2023
Awesome staff!!
- Jun. 07, 2023
The staff and Dr. Alletto were very helpful and explained the exam and results in a way I could easi... ly understand! Thanks for a great first experience with an eye exam!
- May. 13, 2023
Fast friendly, very professional and detailed evaluation.
- May. 02, 2023
Great doctor, staff and quick exam time in and out under 30 minutes.
- Apr. 11, 2023
They are wonderful!!!
- Apr. 06, 2023
My new glasses that they helped me find in the beginning of new glasses search I so wasn't looking f... or these I was looking for something with smaller frames. But ended up loving these
- Mar. 25, 2023
Great Staff!! Highly recommend!!
- Mar. 22, 2023
Great staff! Very wonderful and friendly place. Would highly recommend to everyone especially if you... want fast appointments and accurate answers
- Mar. 21, 2023
great people
- Feb. 08, 2023
Great experience at IEC in Centerville, IA. Wonderful staff! Very helpful and friendly! Dr Daniel Al... letto is a great well educated doctor! They have state of the art equipment to test your eyes. We love going there!
- Nov. 30, 2022
Great staff friendly and informative.
- Oct. 09, 2022
I love the staff and the doctor. Everyone is very friendly and attentive to any need I may have. I h... ave never had a negative experience in all the years I've been going to IEC.
- Oct. 01, 2022
Friendly professional service
- Sep. 12, 2022
I highly recommend IEC in Centerville, Iowa. Friendly staff & Dr Alletto is a great doctor. I have... beautiful glasses and I can see so much better. Wonderful experience!

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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!

International Eyecare Center - Centerville pediatric eye doctors can help.

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