Pediatric Eye Care in Clay

Pediatric Eye Care in Clay

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 Clay pediatric eye doctor at Mondo Optical.

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

Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Clay

Our optometry practice in Clay

Photograph of Anthony  Mondo
Hours
  • Monday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed

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 Mondo Optical 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 Mondo Optical 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. 12, 2024
Dr. Mondo provides excellent care and the staff are awesome as well!
- Apr. 04, 2024
Great place, friendly Dr and staff! Been a client for a long time and will continue! Worth my drive ... from camillus!
- Mar. 25, 2024
I would highly recommend Mondo Optical. Dr. Mondo addressed the issues I was having with my vision a... nd the staff was amazing.
- Mar. 04, 2024
If you're looking for a quality eye care provider, I highly recommend Mondo Optical.
- Mar. 01, 2024
Personal attention, friendly staff, helpful. Knowledgeable and a local business! Always nice and sup... portive. You won’t be sorry!
- Feb. 27, 2024
Great experience, thorough exam and friendly staff
- Feb. 16, 2024
Staff and Dr.Mondo are very helpful and professional. I can't speak highly enough about their servic... e.
- Feb. 10, 2024
The staff at Mondo Optical are so kind and friendly. They greet you with a warm welcome no matter ho... w busy they may be. The eye exam was thorough and painless. I will be a lifelong customer and highly recommend.
- Feb. 02, 2024
Quick care and were friendly. Front desk ladies aren't as friendly but not rude.
- Jan. 31, 2024
Nice, thorough doctor and staff in a comfortable office.
- Jan. 27, 2024
Great experience - everyone was super friendly and helpful. Easy online appointment booking.
- Nov. 05, 2023
I’ve been going here for over 15 years, probably more like 17+. Best Dr, kindest staff and always ... so helpful.
- Nov. 04, 2023
Everyone was positive and upbeat...process was quick and satisfied with my Eyewear!
- Oct. 18, 2023
Amazing service, caring people, great eye care, you feel like family!
- Feb. 16, 2023
From making first appt to picking up my glasses, I cannot say enough about Dr. Mondo and his staff. ... Professionalism at it's Best! The care I received there is the Best I've ever had! I recommend this place, great frames and pricing as well as prompt service.
- Sep. 23, 2020
My first experience with Mondo and I will never go elsewhere! Jessica is amazing and I left there lo... ving the glasses I picked. It’s difficult to shop for frames by yourself but Jessica’s honesty and suggestions left me feeling so confident in my choices!
- Sep. 09, 2020
I had never seen Dr. Mondo before and yet one of his staff, Mike, was more than willing to accommoda... te me and get me seen when I had an unexpected eye injury. The Doctor and rest of staff working there were very pleasant and made the whole visit seamless. I really appreciate their great customer service, professionalism and would highly recommend Mondo Optical.
- Aug. 20, 2020
As always Dr. Mondo is “ Awesome”! His staff is always friendly and professional. They go above ... and beyond to make it a very favorable experience. Great selection of frames! Something for everyone 🙂My husband and I highly recommend them for all your eyewear needs!
- Aug. 19, 2020
I had never seen Dr. Mondo, but when the pandemic shut everything down (including my regular doctor)... and my vision suddenly went blurry...his office got me right in to be seen. His entire staff, Dr. Mondo included, was professional, friendly and went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of. I'm definitely going back when it's time for my annual eye exam. Could not recommend enough!
- Aug. 15, 2020
My husband has gotten his glasses here for several years now and is very happy with them. They hav... e always been on time and we have never waited for our appt. they are always polite and knowledgeable and always very happy to help pick out Glasses. Thank you to the staff for all of your assistance

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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. Fruits and veggies 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!

Mondo Optical pediatric eye doctors can help.

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