Dr. John DeVaro, Dr. Elizabeth Bennett / Pediatric Eye Care / Ophthalmology / Strabismus Surgery
Children's Eye Institute of Savannah provides a full spectrum of pediatric eye care, from premature infant eye exams to a first eyeglasses exam/contact lens fitting to eye muscle and pediatric cataract surgery.
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Dr. John DeVaro, Dr. Elizabeth Bennett / Pediatric Eye Care / Ophthalmology / Strabismus Surgery
Children’s Eye Institute of Savannah provides a full spectrum of pediatric eye care, from premature infant eye exams to a first eyeglasses exam/contact lens fitting to eye muscle and pediatric cataract surgery.
“Kids are so inspiring and optimistic. We can learn and relearn a great deal from them when we pay attention to them.” Dr. John DeVaro
APPROACH
Dr. JD: We are the only practice in the region to provide a full spectrum of pediatric eye care, from premature infant eye exams to first eyeglass exams/contact lens fittings to eye muscle and pediatric cataract surgery.
WHEN AND WHY
Dr. JD: I’ve been interested in ophthalmology since early in college. But during medical school I was repeatedly drawn to the field of pediatrics. Pediatric ophthalmology was a perfect fit!
Dr. EB: The day my mother got her first pair of reading glasses after visiting our local optometrist, she described to me the process and her experience. That night I researched optometry as a career path and stuck with it ever since.
OUTSTANDING MOMENT
Dr. JD: The expression of surprise and happiness when a child dons their new glasses, the change in life for both parent and child when we remove visually significant cataracts – really, too many outstanding moments to count!
OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATIONS
Dr. JD: We support the United Way, Second Harvest Food Bank, the Tybee Island Marine Center, and sea turtles everywhere and Dr. Bennett participates in Cornerstone Jamaica “See Better. Learn Better,” a non-profit organization that helps school children in Jamaica.
OUTSTANDING TECHNOLOGY
Dr. EB: We are excited by new treatments we can offer children to control myopia (nearsightedness), such as low-dose atropine eyedrops and MiSight contact lenses.
COVID-19 CHALLENGES
Dr. EB: Not allowing extra siblings to reduce the number of people in the office has been a blessing in disguise. We have been able to focus our attention on the patient in the exam chair and the parents are able to actively participate and be less distracted by other siblings.
Learn more about Drs. John DeVaro and Elizabeth Bennett and the Children’s Eye Institute of Savannah:
Savannah, GA • 912.353-1001 and ceisav.com
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