Eye doctor for kids

spontaneous

Jun 4, 2015 at 7:20am

I know this has been discussed before but the current search function hasn't made it easy to find the past threads.

I'm busy making appointments and I just realized that I've yet to take my son for an eye and vision exam. As he is turning six soon this is LONG overdue. Because of a family history of eye issues I'd prefer an ophthalmologist rather than an optometrist. Obviously, I also want a doctor who is good with kids. I'm also looking for a balance between taking eye care seriously but not over treating if something is found.

pol100gk

Jun 4, 2015 at 9:13am

My son went to Sally Bregman for his last vision exam and she was great.

j_r

Jun 4, 2015 at 9:19am

We were happy with Amy Lambert at Pediatric Eye Associates.

22 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039

(973) 422-1230

For the record, Sally Bregman is great, but she isn't an ophthalmologist.

Tom_Reingold

Jun 4, 2015 at 9:47am

Sally Bregman was fabulous for our family (when we lived in NJ), but spontaneous specifically wants an ophthalmologist, and Bregman is an optometrist.

sugarmags

Jun 4, 2015 at 10:00am

We've been VERY happy with Dr. Mayumi Mori at Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates in Westfield (they also have an office in Cedar Knolls). The other doctor in the practice, Jay Bernstein, is also excellent. Their contact info is: 908-317-9811.

susan1014

Jun 4, 2015 at 10:45am

j_r said:
We were happy with Amy Lambert at Pediatric Eye Associates.
22 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 422-1230
For the record, Sally Bregman is great, but she isn't an ophthalmologist.

My kids all see Amy Lambert, and we are very happy with her.

civis

Jun 4, 2015 at 2:54pm

Dr. Kenneth Miller on Old Short Hills road is an ophthalmologist who sees kids. Very thorough.

Infoseeker

Jun 4, 2015 at 3:34pm

another +1 for Sally Bregman!

spontaneous

Jun 4, 2015 at 4:04pm

I may be overthinking the ophthalmologist angle. I have eye issues and my husband does too, but our son so far hasn't acted in any way to make us believe that he does. I just want to get his vision checked and do a yearly exam because it is a good habit, not because I suspect a problem. I guess I could take him to an optometrist and switch if he is ever unlucky enough to develop an issue.

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone.