The Pediatrics/Binocular Vision Service at the Illinois Eye Institute delivers comprehensive eye care for infants, children and individuals with binocular vision disorders.

Pediatrics
The combination of experienced optometric specialists, advanced diagnostic procedures and a wide range of examination techniques allows IEI physicians to tailor every pediatric vision evaluation for children, even if they are pre-verbal. Pediatric testing considers the development of the whole child. After all, the sooner eye problems in children are identified the less likely they will hamper a child’s physical, emotional and social development. A number of advanced diagnostic tests are used to pinpoint the exact nature of any eye problem. We treat children from infancy through age 8 and patients age 9 to 18 if desired. Particular attention is paid to making each child feel comfortable with his or her doctor and any examination or treatment.

Binocular Vision
Binocularity refers to the eyes’ ability to complete tasks while working as an efficient team. When problems are presented, such as strabismus or amblyopia, doctors conduct additional testing of the binocular system in both children and adults to determine the specific problem and recommend treatment. (An explanation of each of these disorders is described in the Common Eye Problems section.)


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