Specialized care for your child’s developing vision.
Dr. Matt Carlson specializes in pediatric eye care, strabismus, and amblyopia for children ages 2–12. Families come to PSEC from Wallingford, Bellevue, and across the Eastside because Dr. Carlson names what he finds — and explains what it means.
More than a vision screening.
Refraction (glasses prescription)
Binocular vision and eye alignment (strabismus)
Lazy eye detection and treatment (amblyopia)
Axial length measurement (myopia monitoring)
Color vision
Ocular health evaluation
Convergence and accommodation
Reading-related vision function
What parents need to know.
When should my child have their first eye exam?
Children should have their first comprehensive eye exam at age 6 months, then at age 3, and again at age 5 before starting school. After that, annually through school years. Earlier if a parent notices eye misalignment, squinting, or head-tilting.
What is strabismus?
Strabismus is a misalignment of the eyes — one eye turns in, out, up, or down when the other is focused. It affects 2–4% of children. Dr. Matt Carlson evaluates and manages strabismus at both Wallingford and Bellevue locations, referring for surgery when indicated.
What is amblyopia (lazy eye)?
Amblyopia is reduced vision in one eye caused by abnormal visual development in early childhood. It is the most common cause of vision impairment in children under 7. Treatment is most effective before age 7 and includes glasses, patching, or atropine drops. Dr. Carlson evaluates and treats amblyopia at PSEC.