Pediatric Eye Care in Lincoln

Pediatric Eye Care in Lincoln

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 Lincoln pediatric eye doctor at EyeCare Specialties - Pine Lake.

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

Dr. Reins is seeing existing patients only. Call to reserve your exam.


Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional in Lincoln

Our optometry practice in Lincoln

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife

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 EyeCare Specialties - Pine Lake 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 EyeCare Specialties - Pine Lake 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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- Nov. 17, 2023
Every person that helped me took the time to answer questions and didn't rush .
- Oct. 27, 2023
Very thorough and professional.
- Oct. 23, 2023
Had a bad experience here the first time, well at-least what I thought to be one. But I thought wron... g, this is the best place you can possibly go to get your EyeCare needs... They call to check up on you after to make sure you are satisfied with the prescription. On top of that customer service is A1 and doctors are all very skilled. Will be Recommending this to my friends and family!
- Oct. 22, 2023
Eye Care Specialities is an excellent place for all your eye care needs.
- Sep. 28, 2023
The exams are thorough and efficient. The staff and doctors are friendly and helpful.
- Aug. 05, 2023
This was my first visit here and ai was impressed how friendly, knowledgeable and empathetic the st... aff was! They gave me hope that I might have vision again!
- Jul. 16, 2023
Great service and knowledgeable staff.
- Jun. 17, 2023
Professional caring knowledgable staff. Appointments are always a delight. Great frame selection ... and assistance. I could not be more pleased.
- Jun. 12, 2023
I’ve had nothing but wonderful experiences at this Eye Care Specialities! I’ve seen both Dr. Rei... ns and Dr. Brightman and both were so personable and helpful. They both took time to explain things thoroughly! Heather in contact lens ordering caught that my strength of contacts are medically necessary and are covered more by my insurance! This saved me hundreds of dollars! Wow! I recommend this location to all my family and friends!
- May. 28, 2023
Nice people
- May. 28, 2023
My experience was a positive one with the whole staff !!! Doctor was great !!!
- May. 17, 2023
Dr Steger took extra time for an additional scan that helped determine next step in my eye issue tre... atment
- May. 12, 2023
Krystal Rogge explained entire exam in great detail, was extremely courteous throughout! So appreci... ated. Would recommend absolutely
- May. 09, 2023
Great place , friendly staff.
- Apr. 23, 2023
Very friendly staff, quick and efficient, answered all my questions. I will be returning for all of ... my eyecare needs.
- Mar. 28, 2023
As a senior citizen, my vision is important to me and my provider.
- Mar. 24, 2023
Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Courtney answered all of my questions and explained eve... rything she was checking for me.
- Mar. 08, 2023
I’ve been under Dr. Reins care for over 20 years. He’s a very caring and thorough doctor. He’s... the best!!
- Jan. 26, 2023
Excellent service and care by staff.
- Jan. 11, 2023
The place is clean and a nice atmosphere to be in. The staff is nice, they also seem to be upfront w... ith you explaining your esults from your appointment results

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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!

EyeCare Specialties - Pine Lake pediatric eye doctors can help.

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