Pediatric Eye Care in Hannibal

Pediatric Eye Care in Hannibal

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 Hannibal pediatric eye doctor at International Eyecare Center - Hannibal.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Hannibal

Our optometry practice in Hannibal

Photograph of Calvin Daack
Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday By appointment only
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • MetLife
  • Spectera
  • United Healthcare
  • VSP

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 - Hannibal 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 - Hannibal 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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- Apr. 19, 2023
This was a first time visit for my husband and I and we both had very good experiences here. Neither... of our eyes have changed enough to warrant new glasses and we were not pushed at all into getting new ones. The doctor and the staff were very professional.
- Apr. 16, 2023
Excellent attentive service
- Mar. 19, 2023
Dr. Kenneth Mueller is the best eye Dr. there is. He is truly dedicated to his patients.
- Mar. 17, 2023
Makes getting eyevexam a very comfortable process.
- Feb. 23, 2023
knowledgeable & friendly people, nice place, quality products, but a little slow (like most Dr/healt... h services) and a bit pricey. Plan to return.
- Feb. 09, 2023
Excellent services and products!!
- Feb. 09, 2023
Everyone was very nice and attentive. I did have a longer wait than expected.
- Feb. 08, 2023
I had THE best experience I’ve ever had at an eye doctor. Dr. Calvin is super cool and the entire ... staff is nice and courteous.
- Jan. 25, 2023
Every staff member was pleasant and very knowledgeable about her/his job. Dr. Mueller is personable ... and great diagnostician. I have hereditary eye issues and I feel very confident in his care.
- Nov. 27, 2022
Dr. Daack was very knowledgeable and took extra time with my daughter recently. She needs to go see ... a neuro Ophthalmologist and thanks to Dr. Daack and his team for catching her eye issue. We hope to get her feeling better soon. We will definitely be back to IEC.
- Oct. 06, 2022
Very good customer service
- Aug. 05, 2022
Great people and service!
- Aug. 05, 2022
The staff was very friendly. Dr. Mueller was willing to take the time to listen to my concerns, and ... addressed them thoroughly. The exam was affordable, and the technology available allowed me to avoid dilation of my eyes, which was very convenient.
- Jul. 15, 2022
They went beyond normal in my treatment. I feel totally comfortable with this office.
- Feb. 12, 2022
Great place. They do need to improve calling customers when glasses come in. I finally had to call.
- Dec. 25, 2021
They are alway so good to me!!
- Sep. 29, 2021
Great doctors and great staff!
- Sep. 02, 2021
Professional, personable staff; clean facility.
- Jan. 31, 2021
Dr. Mueller is very experienced and friendly! Highly recommend him and his staff!
- Jan. 15, 2021
Great staff and always friendly! Wouldn't go anywhere else and always recommend IEC to anyone that a... sks.

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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!

International Eyecare Center - Hannibal pediatric eye doctors can help.

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