Dr. Andrew Levada, M.D. and Dr. Tara Cronin, M.D. are The Eye Care Group's fellowship-trained specialists in pediatric ophthalmology and adult and pediatric strabismus, or misalignment of the eyes.

Our doctors are skilled in diagnosing and treating all pediatric eye conditions, including:

Nearsightedness Farsightedness Blocked tear ducts Amblyopia Strabismus (wandering eye) Conjunctivitis Blepharitis and Styes Pediatric Ptosis (droopy eyelid) Eyelid and orbital capillary hemangiomas Orbital dermoids Retinopathy of prematurity Nystagmus Ocular tumors Inherited eye conditions Pediatric glaucoma Pediatric cataracts Delayed visual maturation and Cortical Blindness

In addition, many systemic conditions, such as craniofacial syndromes, genetic syndromes, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis, have associated eye findings that we help diagnose and treat. We pride ourselves on our communication with you and your pediatrician and the skill and comfort of our pediatric eye care team when working with your child or adolescent. You can also rest assured that you have 24-hour access to one of our doctors 7 days a week for ocular emergencies.

On your initial visit, expect that your child will need eye drops that dilate the eyes. These eye drops require approximately 40 minutes to fully relax focusing ability. Therefore we recommend that you plan on an appointment length of approximately 2 hours for your initial visit. Please plan on either arriving 15 minutes early or complete the pediatric registration form prior to your appointment. Learn more about pediatric ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology procedures in which we specialize, and the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group NIH-sponsored clinical studies available at our practice for the treatment of strabismus and amblyopia.