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Your Trusted Pediatric Ophthalmology Care in Spokane
Northwest Pediatric Ophthalmology is dedicated to delivering specialized eye care for children with a focus on medical excellence and patient education. Our team of board-certified pediatric ophthalmologists brings decades of combined experience in diagnosing and treating complex visual conditions, including strabismus, amblyopia, and refractive errors. We prioritize accessibility, offering comprehensive resources to guide families through every step of their child's eye care journey.Our practice philosophy emphasizes collaboration with parents to ensure optimal visual development, utilizing advanced diagnostic techniques and personalized treatment plans. With a commitment to transparency and compassionate care, we strive to make every family feel supported and informed throughout their experience.
Services
Pediatric Eye Exams
Strabismus Treatment
Cataract Surgery
Amblyopia Management
Telehealth Consultations
Highlights and features
- Our physicians are board-certified pediatric ophthalmologists with specialized fellowship training.
- We offer advanced diagnostic and surgical treatments for complex childhood eye conditions.
- Telehealth consultations provide convenient access to expert care from home.
- Our practice emphasizes patient education and family collaboration for better outcomes.
- On-call emergency services ensure urgent eye care needs are promptly addressed.
Services
Pediatric Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye exams assess visual development in infants, toddlers, and older children. Using age-appropriate techniques, we evaluate eye alignment, focusing ability, and overall ocular health to detect conditions like amblyopia or strabismus early. The exam includes pupil dilation to accurately measure refractive errors and ensure proper diagnosis.
Strabismus Treatment
We specialize in diagnosing and treating misaligned eyes using prisms, vision therapy, and surgical correction when necessary. Our approach addresses both cosmetic concerns and functional vision problems to improve binocular coordination and prevent long-term visual impairment in children.
Cataract Surgery
Our surgeons perform pediatric cataract removal with advanced microsurgical techniques. Post-operative care includes optical correction with intraocular lenses or contact lenses, combined with vision therapy to optimize visual development and prevent amblyopia.
Telehealth Consultations
Telehealth appointments provide remote access to expert pediatric eye care using video technology. Patients receive guidance on eye health management, post-operative follow-ups, and preliminary assessments while avoiding unnecessary travel to our Spokane clinic.
Amblyopia Management
We implement evidence-based treatments for amblyopia, including patching therapy and atropine drops. Our personalized programs aim to strengthen weaker eyes through visual stimulation while monitoring progress to ensure lasting improvements in visual acuity.
People
Christina Nye, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Board-certified ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience in pediatric eye care. Completed fellowship training at Columbus Children's Hospital and specializes in strabismus treatment.
Caroline Shea, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Honors medical graduate with expertise in pediatric ophthalmology. Former university professor and fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology with 20+ years in clinical practice.
Rick Whitehead, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Fellowship-trained specialist in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. Active member of national ophthalmology associations and contributor to children's vision education materials.
Alexandra Sebren, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Alpha Omega Alpha honor society member with specialized training in pediatric and adult strabismus. Active participant in the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We specialize in eye care for infants, children, and adolescents up to age 18.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide virtual consultations for follow-ups and non-urgent eye care concerns.
What should I bring to an exam?
Bring current glasses, medication lists, and completed patient forms for faster check-in.
How long do eye exams take?
Expect 1-2 hours due to necessary pupil dilation and comprehensive testing.
Can I schedule urgent appointments?
Emergency eye care is available through our on-call physician after hours.
Do you accept my insurance?
Contact our billing department at (509) 822-4110 to verify your insurance coverage.
Reviews (5)
Mrs. C.
May 24, 2022
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My daughter has been seeing this office, particularly Dr. Nye, since she was in infant. She is now almost 9. We love the practice, they have always been very professional & kid friendly.
Paige D.
May 22, 2022
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The people that work here are just terriblely mean and sad older ladies. Karma will give them what they deserve. U don't get to treat people like trash and go unseen. Most of the negitive reviews here say the same as me.they can't discriminate just because they are one of the only ped eye clinic in spokane, yet they have and continue to do. Report it so they can be stopped.
Grace Olson
Dec 24, 2021
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My daughter had strabismus surgery when she was 3, then yearly checks for the next 6 years (she's now 9) and everything has been perfect for her since then. We have officially been discharged from care because she has had perfect vision and no other issues since he did her surgery! Great experience with Dr Whitehead. My daughter will MISS coming here to see him. :)
Alycia Livingston
Dec 21, 2021
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My son is special needs, and won't let anyone near his eyes with eye drops, but everyone was SO patient here each time we've been. They wrote us a script for dilating eye drops at home, and I was able to prep my son for doing drops at home so the doctor didn't have to. It was a much better experience than I feared it could have been, and it worked out perfectly! My son's eyes were dilated at home right before his appointment, and Doctor Nye had his script written up within 30 mins! 10/10 recommend
Kelly Liebing
Jul 26, 2021
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Northwest pediatric ophthalmology staff is amazing! We have two special-needs boys that don't like eyedrops. They have done so well with them:) Dr. Nye has helped both boys to maintain and improve their eyesight. One of our sons actually had a lesser prescription because his eyes were slightly better last time :) With bifocals my other son has his eye aligned correctly. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a kid friendly environment and the best eye care possible for their children.
