Pediatric Eye Exams in Pensacola

Help your child start the school year seeing clearly

Pensacola schools start August 12. Schedule a pediatric eye exam before the first day and help your child feel ready to learn, play, and participate with confidence.

• Children ages 4+
• Saturday appointments available
• Care in English and Spanish
• $99 and $149 lens packages through October 1

Why Pensacola families choose Dr. C. Vision Care

A school vision screening can be a helpful first check, but it does not provide the same thorough evaluation as a pediatric eye exam with an optometrist. Before school starts, a comprehensive exam can help identify concerns that may affect reading, classroom comfort, screen use, sports, and day-to-day confidence.

A comprehensive look at your child’s vision

Your child’s exam is about more than reading an eye chart. We evaluate near and distance vision, eye focusing, coordination, alignment, movement, and eye health. This helps us identify concerns that may affect how comfortably your child reads, learns, and uses their eyes throughout the day.

Care led by optometrists who are also parents

Drs. Mary and Charles Charbonneau have raised four children while building their family-owned practice. They understand that children need care that feels comfortable and encouraging, while parents need clear answers and recommendations they can trust.

Experience families can feel confident in

Dr. Mary has practiced optometry since 1999 and completed a Veterans Administration residency. Dr. Charles has practiced since 2004 and served in the U.S. Navy. Together, they bring extensive experience and a personal approach to caring for growing eyes.

Convenient, welcoming care for busy families

School-year schedules fill up quickly. We offer Saturday appointments from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and provide eye care in English and Spanish, making it easier for more Pensacola families to prioritize their child’s vision.

Back-to-school lens packages through October 1

If glasses are recommended, our team will help your child find eyewear that fits comfortably, stays secure, and feels like their own. We consider practical details such as bridge fit, temple length, lens needs, and durability.

$99 single-vision lens package

This package includes single-vision polycarbonate lenses with scratch guard, UV protection, and anti-reflective coating. It is a durable, everyday option for school, sports, and busy family routines.

$149 single-vision lens package with blue-light filtering

This package includes single-vision polycarbonate lenses with scratch guard, UV protection, anti-reflective coating, and blue-light filtering for computer use and digital learning.

Frame not included. 

What to expect during your child’s visit

Our goal is to make pediatric eye care feel straightforward and positive from the moment your family arrives.

A comfortable, kid-friendly experience

Our team takes time to help children feel at ease, explain each part of the visit in approachable terms, and answer questions along the way.

A thorough eye exam

We assess how clearly your child sees, how their eyes focus and work together, and their overall eye health. This gives us a clearer picture of their visual needs than a basic school screening alone.

Personalized recommendations

If your child needs glasses, contact lenses, myopia management, or another treatment option, we will review the findings and recommend next steps based on their vision, lifestyle, and needs.

Personalized support for childhood myopia

If your child is squinting at the board, sitting close to the TV, or experiencing prescription changes over time, they may have myopia, or nearsightedness. Myopia often begins during childhood and can progress as children grow.

We offer myopia management for children and teens. After a comprehensive exam, our doctors can discuss personalized options that may help slow prescription changes over time, including Essilor Stellest® lenses when appropriate.

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