Business Details
35 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Optometrists in Wichita, KS
Since opening our doors in 1991, Child & Family Eyecare has been driven by a singular mission: to provide compassionate, personalized vision care that transforms lives. Our practice was founded on the belief that quality eye care should be tailored to individual needs, whether addressing childhood myopia, vision-based learning challenges, or age-related eye health. We combine decades of collective experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver precise diagnoses and effective treatments. Our team includes board-certified optometrists recognized for pediatric residency training, ensuring patients receive care informed by both clinical expertise and ongoing education.We prioritize building lasting relationships with families, offering free vision screenings for infants and community initiatives like Eye Care from the Heart, which provides glasses to underserved patients. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our certification by the American Council on Optometric Education and our investment in advanced diagnostic tools for early detection of conditions like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Every decision we make is guided by our core value: treating patients like family while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
Services
Children's Eye Exams
Myopia Control
Vision Therapy
Diabetic Eye Exams
Digital Eye Strain
Dry Eye Therapy
Emergency Eye Care
Eyewear & Contacts
Sunglasses
Contact Lens Fittings
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized vision care tailored to each family member's unique needs
- Our practice is certified by the American Council on Optometric Education for pediatric training
- Doctors have combined 56+ years of experience in pediatric and family eye care
- We provide free infant vision screenings and community outreach programs
- Advanced diagnostic technology for early detection of eye diseases
Associations and certifications
- American Council on Optometric Education
What people say
Gentle with children
Thorough eye exams
Knowledgeable staff
Great selection of frames
Effective vision therapy
Services
Children's Eye Exams
Comprehensive eye exams for children using age-appropriate techniques to detect vision problems affecting development and learning. Our doctors specialize in identifying conditions like amblyopia and strabismus, with early intervention programs proven to improve academic performance and motor skills. We utilize advanced diagnostic tools specifically calibrated for pediatric patients.
Myopia Control
Evidence-based treatments to slow progressive myopia in children using orthokeratology lenses, multifocal contact lenses, and atropine therapy. Our program includes regular monitoring of axial length growth and personalized treatment plans developed by optometrists with specialized training in pediatric vision development.
Vision Therapy
Customized programs to improve visual processing and eye coordination through specialized exercises and equipment. We treat conditions like convergence insufficiency and visual perceptual disorders that impact reading ability and learning, with therapy sessions conducted by residency-trained vision therapists using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools.
Diabetic Eye Exams
Annual comprehensive exams for diabetic patients using OCT imaging and retinal photography to detect early signs of diabetic retinopathy. Our doctors collaborate with primary care physicians to monitor ocular changes related to blood sugar levels, providing timely referrals for advanced treatment when necessary.
Emergency Eye Care
Immediate treatment for eye injuries, infections, and sudden vision changes including foreign body removal, chemical burns, and acute glaucoma management. Our facility maintains emergency equipment for corneal abrasions and retinal evaluations, with same-day appointments available for severe eye pain or trauma.
People
Patrick J. Pirotte
Optometrist, Founder
Dr. Pirotte established Child & Family Eyecare in 1991 after graduating from Southern California College of Optometry. With over 35 years of clinical experience, he specializes in pediatric vision development and serves as clinical professor at three optometry colleges. He developed Kansas' largest pediatric vision practice and maintains active teaching roles while overseeing patient care.
Brandon R. Fisher
Optometrist
Dr. Fisher joined the practice in 2006 following graduation from Northeastern State University College of Optometry. He specializes in managing ocular diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, utilizing advanced diagnostic technology for early detection. A Kansas native, he provides free vision screenings for infants and focuses on preventing vision-related learning difficulties in school-aged children.
Ann Marie E. Sparacino
Optometrist
Dr. Sparacino graduated from Northeastern State University College of Optometry in 2021. A recipient of the COVD Excellence in Vision Therapy Award, she specializes in children's visual development and serves on the AOA Sports & Performance Vision Committee. She brings expertise in sports vision training and developmental optometry to the practice.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We provide comprehensive eye care for patients from infancy through senior years, with specialized services for children's vision development and age-related eye conditions.
Do you accept my insurance?
We work with most major vision insurance providers including VSP, United Health Vision, and Medicaid. Contact our office to verify coverage details for your specific plan.
What makes your pediatric exams different?
Our doctors have specialized training in children's vision development and use age-specific diagnostic techniques. We focus on detecting learning-related vision problems and offer myopia control programs not available at general practices.
Do you handle eye emergencies?
Yes, we provide urgent care for eye injuries, infections, and sudden vision changes. Call our office immediately for same-day evaluation of eye emergencies.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, checks, major credit cards, and flexible spending accounts. Payment plans may be available for qualifying vision therapy programs and premium eyewear purchases.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Use our online booking system or call 316-721-8877 during business hours. New patients receive personalized scheduling assistance and pre-visit preparation guidance.
Reviews (2)
Damien Sandoval
Jun 16, 2016
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Dr. Fisher has always been great with my son, knows how to talk to him for him to understand how important it is to wear his glasses, & the staff is amazing. I've never had a bad experience in 3 years there!
LaDonna F.
Jun 30, 2015
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I would never tell anyone to go here. Charged for an eye exam up front that's covered by insurance in FULL without any pre warning. When I told the lady it was covered she told me I hAve to pay! Never paid for an eye exam in my life! I am also still waiting on a trial pair of contacts that were supposedly ordered 2 weeks ago. My glasses are broken, I'm out of contacts, and cannot go anywhere because I cannot see. When I called they told me there's nothing they could do and sorry about my luck! I have never had this many issues with an eye care facility in my life! Last time I will
