Pediatric Eye Care

Yes. Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center has pediatric-friendly providers at select locations across Arizona. Age requirements vary by doctor, clinic, and appointment type.

The minimum age ranges from 0 to 15, depending on the provider and location. Review the location directory on this page and confirm the child’s age when scheduling.

Testing resources, clinic workflows, appointment types, and available support may vary by location. For example, Emily Tetzlaff, OD, sees patients of any age at Parker and Lake Havasu South, but begins at age 15 at the Lake Havasu clinic on Capri Boulevard.

Not always. Providers can use pictures, matching activities, lights, numbers, or other age-appropriate testing methods. Some providers or locations may require a child to know letters and numbers, so confirm before scheduling.

Common signs include squinting, sitting close to screens, holding books close, closing one eye, headaches during reading, avoiding schoolwork, losing the place on a page, or struggling to see the classroom board.

No. A screening is a brief check designed to identify children who may need further evaluation. An eye exam provides a more detailed assessment of vision, prescription needs, eye coordination, and eye health.

Select Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center clinics include optical shops with pediatric and teen eyewear. Optical availability varies, so review the location details or ask the scheduling team before the visit.

Some teenagers and responsible older children may be candidates for contact lenses. The eye doctor will consider eye health, prescription, hygiene, maturity, and the ability to follow lens-care instructions.

Bring insurance information, current glasses or contact lenses, a medication list, previous eye records, screening results, and notes about symptoms at home or school.

Participating providers are available in Lake Havasu City, Parker, Tucson, Oro Valley, Green Valley, Safford, and Globe. Affiliated Southwestern Eye Center options are also available in Nogales, Coolidge, and Mesa McDowell.

Use the Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center online scheduling page or contact the appropriate clinic. Provide the child’s age, location preference, symptoms, and appointment reason so the team can confirm provider eligibility.