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Pediatric Eye Care 101

While annual vision screenings conducted at school and during annual checkups are great, the American Academy of Optometry recommends children between the ages of 6 and 17 years old have an annual comprehensive eye exam.

Dr. Ashton Ehlers covers that and more in this interview with Houston Moms.

Pediatric Eye Care

Ashton Ehlers, OD, FAAO

Dr. Ehlers' clinical interests include pediatric optometry including amblyopia, strabismus, myopia control, special needs eye care and post-brain injury vision rehabilitation.

Pediatric Eye Care

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Girl with hand over eye

Pediatric Eye Care 101

While annual vision screenings conducted at school and during annual checkups are great, the American Academy of Optometry recommends children between the ages of 6 and 17 years old have an annual comprehensive eye exam.

Dr. Ashton Ehlers covers that and more in this interview with Houston Moms.

Pediatric Eye Care

Ashton Ehlers, OD, FAAO

Dr. Ehlers' clinical interests include pediatric optometry including amblyopia, strabismus, myopia control, special needs eye care and post-brain injury vision rehabilitation.

Pediatric Eye Care

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