Business Details
35 Years
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Emergency
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Compassionate Eye Care for All Ages in Wichita
Since 1991, Child & Family Eyecare has been dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized vision care for patients of all ages in Wichita, KS. Our practice combines decades of experience with cutting-edge techniques to address children's vision development, myopia control, and vision therapy. Recognized by the American Council on Optometric Education as a certified pediatric residency clinic, we maintain rigorous standards of excellence while fostering a family-centered approach.Our team of board-certified optometrists brings specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating vision-based learning problems, eye diseases, and developmental conditions. We prioritize community engagement through initiatives like Eye Care from the Heart, which provides free eyewear to underserved patients. With state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and a commitment to patient education, we empower families to achieve lifelong visual health.
Services
Children's Eye Exams
Myopia Control
Vision Therapy
Adult Eye Exams
Digital Eye Strain Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Board-certified optometrists with 56+ combined years of experience
- Certified pediatric residency clinic with specialized vision training
- Personalized care plans for vision-based learning and developmental issues
- Advanced diagnostic technology for early eye disease detection
- Community-focused initiatives providing free eyewear to underserved patients
Associations and certifications
- American Council on Optometric Education
What people say
Exceptional pediatric care
Thorough eye exams
Child-friendly environment
Knowledgeable doctors
Effective vision therapy
Services
Children's Eye Exams
Comprehensive eye exams for infants, children, and teens assess visual development, eye health, and learning-related vision skills. Our doctors use age-appropriate techniques to detect conditions like amblyopia, strabismus, and vision-based learning problems. Early detection ensures timely intervention for optimal academic and developmental success.
Myopia Control
Specialized programs slow progressive myopia in children using evidence-based methods like atropine drops, multifocal contacts, and orthokeratology. Treatment plans consider individual factors including family history, lifestyle, and eye health metrics to preserve long-term visual acuity and reduce disease risks.
Vision Therapy
Customized neuro-visual programs improve eye coordination, focusing, and processing skills for children and adults. Treatment addresses conditions like convergence insufficiency, post-concussion vision syndrome, and learning-related visual deficits through in-office sessions and home exercises.
Adult Eye Exams
Annual eye exams for adults evaluate visual acuity, eye health, and systemic disease indicators. Advanced diagnostics detect early signs of glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy while ensuring accurate prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses.
Digital Eye Strain
Specialized assessments identify environmental and physiological factors causing computer vision syndrome. Treatment combines ergonomic recommendations, blue light protection, and vision exercises to alleviate symptoms like dry eyes, headaches, and blurred vision from prolonged screen use.
People
Patrick J. Pirotte
Optometrist, Clinical Professor
Dr. Pirotte founded Child & Family Eyecare in 1991 after graduating from Southern California College of Optometry. With over 35 years of experience, he specializes in pediatric vision care and developmental optometry. He maintains clinical professor affiliations with three optometry colleges.
Brandon R. Fisher
Optometrist
Dr. Fisher joined the practice in 2006 after graduating from Northeastern State University College of Optometry. He specializes in managing ocular diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy while providing comprehensive pediatric eye care.
Ann Marie E. Sparacino
Optometrist
Dr. Sparacino graduated from Northeastern State University in 2021. She received national recognition for pediatric optometry excellence and serves on the AOA Sports & Performance Vision Committee. Her expertise includes vision therapy and children's visual development.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We provide care from infancy through adulthood, with specialized services for children's vision development and comprehensive exams for adults.
Do you accept vision insurance?
Yes, we work with most major vision insurance providers including VSP, United Health Vision, and Medicaid. Contact us for specific plan verification.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and flexible spending accounts. Payment plans may be available for qualifying vision therapy programs.
How often should children have eye exams?
We recommend exams at 6 months, 3 years, before kindergarten, and annually thereafter. More frequent exams may be needed for at-risk patients.
What is vision therapy used for?
Vision therapy treats eye coordination problems, learning-related vision issues, post-concussion visual symptoms, and developmental visual deficiencies through customized treatment plans.
