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Your Trusted Pediatric Optometrist in Irvine, CA
At Children's Eye Center, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive pediatric optometry care from infancy through adolescence. With over 40 years of experience, our team prioritizes early detection and treatment to ensure lifelong vision health. We offer personalized care through collaboration with patients, families, and educators, emphasizing advanced diagnostics and treatments for conditions like amblyopia, strabismus, and learning-related vision disorders.Our services include vision therapy, ortho-k, contact lens fittings, and comprehensive eye exams. Led by Dr. Mohsen Alinaghian, a recognized leader in developmental vision care, we combine expertise with compassion to address each child's unique needs. Our commitment extends to educating families and professionals about vision's role in learning and development.
Services
Pediatric Eye Exams
Vision Therapy
Contact Lenses
Ortho-K
Eye Allergy Treatment
Sports Vision
LASIK Consultations
Computer Vision Therapy
Learning-Related Vision Care
Eye Disease Diagnosis
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in pediatric optometry.
- Personalized care tailored to each child's developmental needs.
- Advanced treatments for vision therapy and ortho-k.
- Comprehensive eye exams for early detection of learning-related vision issues.
- Dedicated to patient education and collaboration with families.
Associations and certifications
- American Optometric Association (AOA)
- College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD)
What people say
Wonderful and helpful staff
Professional and informative
Best practices
Caring doctors
Improved children's vision
Services
Vision Therapy
Vision therapy is a customized program of eye exercises designed to improve visual skills and treat non-refractive vision problems. It addresses issues like convergence insufficiency, amblyopia, and binocular vision disorders. Our therapy enhances eye-brain coordination, reducing symptoms like eyestrain, headaches, and reading difficulties. Sessions combine in-office and home-based activities tailored to each child's needs.
Ortho-K
Ortho-K uses specialized contact lenses worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea, correcting myopia and slowing its progression. This non-surgical option provides clear daytime vision without glasses or contacts. Ideal for active children and teens, it reduces dependency on corrective lenses during sports and daily activities.
Pediatric Eye Exams
Our exams assess visual acuity, eye health, and developmental vision skills critical for learning. We use age-appropriate tests to detect refractive errors, amblyopia, and binocular vision issues. Early screening ensures timely intervention, supporting academic and physical development through optimal vision health.
Contact Lenses
We offer contact lens fittings for children, including daily disposables and specialty lenses for astigmatism or irregular corneas. Our team educates patients on proper hygiene and care, ensuring safe and comfortable wear. Contacts provide an alternative to glasses for improved vision and confidence.
Eye Allergy Treatment
Our treatments address allergic conjunctivitis and other eye allergies through avoidance strategies, medicated drops, and immunotherapy. We identify triggers and provide solutions to reduce redness, itching, and discomfort, improving quality of life for children with seasonal or chronic allergies.
People
Mohsen Alinaghian
Pediatric Optometrist
Dr. Alinaghian has practiced pediatric optometry in Orange County for over 40 years. He specializes in developmental vision disorders and non-drug treatments for learning-related vision issues. A graduate of Southern California College of Optometry, he lectures on vision therapy and collaborates with educators to improve children's academic performance.
Questions
What is vision therapy?
Vision therapy is a personalized program of eye exercises to treat non-refractive vision problems, improving eye-brain coordination and reducing symptoms like eyestrain.
When should children have their first eye exam?
The American Optometric Association recommends the first exam at 6 months, followed by checks at age 3, before school, and biennially thereafter.
What services does Children's Eye Center offer?
We provide pediatric eye exams, vision therapy, ortho-k, contact lens fittings, allergy treatments, and management of learning-related vision disorders.
Are ortho-k lenses safe for children?
Yes, ortho-k lenses are FDA-approved and safe for children when properly fitted and maintained under professional supervision.
How does vision affect learning?
Good vision is critical for reading, writing, and classroom activities. Undetected vision problems can hinder academic performance and concentration.
