Pediatric Eye Care in Houston

Pediatric Eye Care

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 Houston pediatric eye doctor at Memorial Eye Center - Wilcrest.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional

Our optometry practice in Houston

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • MetLife
  • Spectera
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare

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 Memorial Eye Center - Wilcrest 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 Memorial Eye Center - Wilcrest 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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- Mar. 24, 2023
Everyone is super sweet and helpful.
- Mar. 13, 2023
Professional and friendly staff
- Nov. 30, 2022
Dr bui is the best. Staff is fantastic. Highly recommend this office for your vision needs
- Nov. 27, 2022
I love this location (wilcrest)! I have been seeing this team for well over 5 years and ever visited... is amazing! Everyone is always so polite and helpful. I had an eye emergency and they took me in same day and made sure everything was okay! The only reason that I no longer go here regularly is due to the distance from a recent move. However, they will always be an option and a doctor that I can depend on. Dr. Linda Enciso and Dr Sandra Bui - amazing and love them both!
- Oct. 31, 2022
This is by far the best eye care center in all of the alief & West Chase district. The staff is all ... about customer service
- Oct. 13, 2022
Exceptional staff at the Wilcrest location. Dont bother going to the Sugar Land location. Have rec... eived exceptional care at the Wilcrest location for 14 years.
- Sep. 22, 2022
Friendly staff helped me every step of the way from verifying my insurance coverage and allowances t... o my exam to getting me new frames and the best lenses for my lifestyle!
- Sep. 10, 2022
Ask for Jabari!!
- Sep. 08, 2022
The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly
- Sep. 08, 2022
Staff is very professional and patient. They took extra time to ensure my glasses fit properly and t... hey never tried to get me to purchase something I didn't need!
- Sep. 02, 2022
Great customer service!!!
- Aug. 27, 2022
Everyone is so friendly, nice and most importantly knowledgeable about what they do. Highly recommen... d!
- Aug. 22, 2022
Excellent service, extremely polite doctors and staff, an overall good vibe.
- Aug. 10, 2022
It was my first time visiting for an appointment and service was so quick! They even got me in 1 day... early after I’d mixed up my appointment days! Dr. Sandra was great and you can tell that she really loves what she does! I have never had such an extensive eye exam!
- Jun. 14, 2022
Dr. Linda Enciso and the staff at Memorial Eye Center are awesome! Dr .Linda has been keeping my eye... s healthy for years. The office is clean and the staff wear mask
- Apr. 27, 2022
Great staff and wonderful customer service
- Mar. 28, 2022
Ciara and stephany are two of the greatest employees they have i had an excellent experience and wil... l return
- Mar. 21, 2022
My favorite eye care team! All locations! Thanks Dr Bui for being so great!❤️
- Feb. 01, 2022
Great overall experience! The office is extremely clean. The staff is helpful and friendly. Dr. Enci... so is experienced, patient, and very knowledgeable. I would recommend Memorial Eye to all my friends and family.
- Jan. 27, 2022
Very nice and professional. This is an Example of how businesses should treat their customers to mak... e America great again

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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!

Memorial Eye Center - Wilcrest pediatric eye doctors can help.

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