Pediatric Eye Care in Pittsburgh

Pediatric Eye Care in Pittsburgh

Children's Eye Doctors - Dedicated to Helping Kids See Clearly

(412) 884-2020

Pediatric Eye Care: Why Is It Important?

  • Concerned that your child's eyesight may be hindering their development?
  • Does your child's eyes appear misaligned?

Studies show that up to 10% of young children have vision problems. However, kids generally aren't aware there's an issue, and don't complain about their eyes. It is therefore crucial to detect the first signs of vision problems before complications arise.

Give them the clear vision and healthy eyes they deserve by visiting our Pittsburgh pediatric eye doctor at Bittel Vision Care Center - Caste Village.

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4 Signs Your Child May Have a Vision Problem

  • Trouble seeing electronic screens

    Your child sits very close, tilts their head or squints to better see TVs, computer screens and other electronic screens.

  • Difficulty reading or following moving objects

    Your child often loses their place while reading, or can’t track a ball as it moves when playing sports.

  • Headaches & eye strain

    Your child complains of tired eyes or headaches after performing tasks that are visually intensive, such as reading or writing.

  • Missed milestones

    Your child may miss milestones such as crawling and walking, or show signs of poor depth perception.

For your child to successfully engage in sports and achieve their academic potential, they need to have healthy eyes and clear vision. The experienced and caring children's eye doctors at Bittel Vision Care Center - Caste Village will carefully examine their eyes and provide guidance to ensure your child’s healthy vision.


Pediatric Eye Care FAQs

How do you take care of children's eyes?
  • Make sure they wear sunglasses and a hat to protect their eyes from dangerous UV rays when outside.
  • Increase the time they spend outdoors. 
  • Make sure they eat their fruits and veggies. Fruits and veggies high in lutein and zeaxanthin have been found to protect eyes from free radical damage.
  • Schedule regular pediatric eye exams. Detecting and treating eye conditions and diseases commonly found in children, such as strabismus and amblyopia, can help prevent unnecessary struggles and vision problems later in life. The pediatric eye doctor will also check your child’s vision for refractive errors and visual skill deficiencies that might hinder your child’s development.
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- Jul. 02, 2025
All doctors at the facility are very knowledgeable , patient friendly, take time to explain all your... case and also provide answers to all questions and concerns.
- Jun. 04, 2025
Had a great experience at Bittel Vision Care Center. From the minute you get there, you are made t... o feel welcome. My appointment with Dr. Matthew Bittel was very thorough. When picking out my glasses I got a lot of help from all of the girls there. I'm very pleased with my new glasses! They're beautiful. I'm very happy with the care I got .. so much so that I'm going to make sure that my son makes his next appointment at Bittel Vision Care.
- May. 25, 2025
This was the most thorough eye appointment I’ve ever had. The Dr was amazing. All my concerns we... re addressed and more. The lady that helped me picked out glasses was the BEST! She was completely honest with telling me what looked cute and what didn’t. I really appreciated how blunt she was. I will be returning there yearly for sure!
- May. 23, 2025
I was treated efficiently and with great care.
- May. 22, 2025
Good service and helpful with picking out eyewear!
- May. 15, 2025
Wonderful staff and great service. They were incredibly patient with me asking questions and taking ... my time to find the right glasses. Will definitely come back next time I need my eyes tested or new glasses. 😊
- May. 08, 2025
Great experience from start to finish. Great staff - very thorough at every step. Great eye exam -... probably the most thorough exam I've ever had. Great Doctor - Dr. Nault was great at making sure I understood every result and took time to answer questions. Great selection - very nice selection of frame and lens options, all thoroughly explained. Great service - my glasses were ready in less than 2 weeks. Thanks Bittel Vision Care Center!
- Apr. 24, 2025
Great knowledgeable staff and doctors
- Apr. 22, 2025
Great service, friendly staff & knowledgeable doctors. Nice glasses selection. Feel very satisfied ... with my exam & purchases! I look forward to seeing my new glasses in a couple weeks! I will be a returning customer & highly recommend to others!
- Apr. 11, 2025
Very gracious and helpful. Clean offices too
- Mar. 30, 2025
Great visit!
- Mar. 07, 2025
I’ve been a patient at Bittel for the past six years. The Caste location boasts friendly staff, co... nvenient scheduling, and thorough eye exams. They also have a great selection of eyewear in their optical shop, with prices to suit different budgets.
- Feb. 13, 2025
Friendly, efficient and close by
- Jan. 27, 2025
Have been going to Bittel for many years. The best! Today I went there with an issue that Irina so... lved. Irina was so wonderful that she helped me try on glasses that she was very fond of. They looked great and I went for them. Judy is also a very skilled optical worker. Thank you to both Irina and Judy!
- Nov. 09, 2024
Knowledgeable, pleasant and caring staff make each visit enjoyable.
- Nov. 03, 2024
A remarkable experience. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and even went above and beyon... d for my needs by helping me find exactly what I needed AND being so patient and understanding. Picking glasses can be so difficult! Thank you to the entire team and especially Roxanne. You truly are one of a kind and I can not thank you enough for all of your help. First rate service here!
- Oct. 29, 2024
My kids and I needed a new provider close to home for regular eye exams. We had 3 appointments sched... uled for one evening and all went very well. We saw two different doctors and both were great with my boys and daughter. The ladies in the vision center were also very friendly and helpful, as was the front desk employee. We were able to order new glasses for one of my boys relatively quickly and be on our way. If you’re looking for a place that is kid friendly and not worried about kids being anxious and antsy, this is a good spot for you. Really love the evening availability, as well, since I work and they have school during the day. No complaints. Thank you!
- Oct. 24, 2024
Doctor was very good and fast. I had to wait a while in the room though
- Sep. 27, 2024
Very friendly and on time appointments
- Sep. 20, 2024
Wonderful service! Excellent communication

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
  • Aetna

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Your child deserves to see the world clearly!

Bittel Vision Care Center - Caste Village pediatric eye doctors can help.

(412) 884-2020