Family Eye Care
Routine eye care for the entire family is all about prevention and early detection of eye diseases that may not have any symptoms. When you are a patient at Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center, you can expect high quality comprehensive exams at every visit. Routine eye care is so much more than reading letters on a chart. Our experienced doctors examine your eyes for diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and cataracts.
We offer eye examinations for patients of all ages including infant, child, teens and adults.
We look forward to taking care of you and your family’s eye health and comfort for many years to come.
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Comprehensive exams for every age
A routine eye exam is far more than reading letters on a chart. At each visit we check your vision and update your prescription, but we also evaluate the overall health of your eyes — screening for conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and cataracts that often develop with no early symptoms. Catching them early is the best way to protect your sight, which is why regular exams matter even when your vision seems fine.
Care for all ages — including children
We see patients at every stage of life: infants, children, teens, and adults. Children’s eyes change quickly, and early exams help catch issues like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or eye-alignment problems that can affect learning. For adults and seniors, regular exams let us monitor age-related changes and manage eye conditions over time.
Glasses, contacts, and ongoing care
Beyond exams, our team handles eyeglass and contact lens fittings to keep the whole family seeing comfortably, and our on-site optical shop makes it easy to find the right frames and lenses. If we find a condition that needs ongoing attention, we’ll explain it in plain language and build a plan to manage it.
When should your family come in?
Most adults benefit from a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years — or annually with a condition like diabetes or a family history of eye disease. Children should be checked at the intervals your provider recommends. If anyone notices blurry vision, frequent headaches, eye strain, or changes in sight, schedule sooner.
Schedule your family’s eye care
Our St. Joseph and Cameron teams would be glad to care for your family’s vision for years to come. To schedule, call our office — (816) 233-2020 (St. Joseph) or (816) 632-3501 (Cameron). Meet our doctors.
Frequently asked questions
How often should my family have eye exams?
Most adults every 1–2 years (annually with diabetes or risk factors); children at the intervals your provider recommends.
Do you fit glasses and contacts?
Yes — and we have an on-site optical shop for frames and lenses.
What conditions do you screen for?
Glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, cataracts, and more — often before they cause symptoms.
