Pediatric Eye Care

What is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist?
Pediatric ophthalmologists have the greatest expertise in dealing with children and in treating children's eye disorders.
If your child has an eye problem, is having difficulty reading or learning, or needs surgery or medical treatment for an illness affecting the eyes, Dr. Shin and Dr. Rovit have the experience and qualifications to care for your child.

What kind of training do pediatric ophthalmologists have?
• Medical school
• Medical/surgical internship
• Residency training in ophthalmology
• Fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology

What types of treatments do Dr. Shin and Dr. Rovit provide?
•Comprehensive eye exams
• Surgery for weak eye muscles, crossed eyes, wandering eyes, cataracts, and blocked tear ducts
• Diagnose problems of the eye caused by diseases of the body such as diabetes or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), and other medical and neurological diseases
• Diagnose visual processing disorders
• Care for eye injuries
• Prescribe and dispense eyeglasses

Children are not just small adults. They cannot always say what is bothering them. They cannot always answer medical questions, and are not always able to be patient and cooperative during a medical examination. Dr. Shin, Dr. Rovit, and our caring staff know how to examine and treat children in a way that makes them relaxed and cooperative. In addition, we use equipment specially designed for children. Our offices are arranged and decorated with you and your child in mind. Our examination rooms and waiting room have toys, videos and reading materials for children. This helps to create a comfortable environment for your child, and provides the best care for your child.