Pediatric Ophthalmology


Pediatric ophthalmologists are concerned with the visual needs of children. Dr. Peter Speigel is a board certified fellowship trained pediatric specialist who brings years of experience to Inland Eye Specialists. The developing visual system of children's eyes is susceptible to problems not found in the eyes of adults. Approximately four decades ago pediatric ophthalmology as a medical specialty began with the awareness that the unique conditions seen in children demanded specific areas of knowledge and expertise.

Dr. Speigel is an expert in the treatment of misalignment of the eyes; referred to as strabismus. Strabismus is common in children and consists of the eyes turning inward or outward or even being vertically misaligned. A number of factors may cause strabismus including high refractive error (the need for glasses), poor vision in one or both eyes, or trauma. In some cases of childhood strabismus, no clear cause is evident. Rarely, life-threatening conditions such as brain tumors may manifest as strabismus. The examination of a child with strabismus focuses on determining the visual function in each eye and the nature of the specific kind of ocular misalignment. Glasses or other treatments may be prescribed as a first step. Surgical treatments to align the eyes are sometimes required for strabismus. This involves surgery on the extraocular muscles to strengthen or weaken their actions on the eye's rotation.

Strabismus Amblyopia

Cataract Surgery

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Cataract Surgery

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Patient Financing

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LASIK Surgery

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We offer over 4,000 high-quality frames to choose from and utilize the latest in lens technology. At Inland Eye Specialists, we also have a full-service optical lab on the premises, which allows us to fill your optical prescription quickly and accurately. We also dispense all types of contact lenses at competitive prices.

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