Dr. Christine Squeri has dedicated her academic and professional career exclusively to pediatric optometry. For over 20 years, parents have depended on Dr. Squeri to provide specialized eye care for children from toddlers to teens to young adults. Her practice is passionate about bringing a new level of eye care to the community for families in the area looking for a pediatric optometrist they can trust.
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A Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Philadelphia, Christine Squeri, O.D. has achieved a number of accomplishments throughout her career, including the award for Clinical Excellence in Primary Care as well as the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society award. 

 

After completing her residency in pediatric optometry at The Eye Institute at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Dr. Squeri began her private practice career as a practitioner at a top-ranked pediatric ophthalmology practice, University Children’s Eye Center in East Brunswick, NJ. There she was the primary pediatric optometrist who helped establish and develop a full-service optometry program including routine eye exams, contact lens prescriptions and fittings, binocular vision exams, vision therapy, pre- and post-op surgical orthoptics, complex and special-needs exams.

 

Dr. Squeri has a passion for helping children. In addition to raising her two boys with her husband on the Upper East Side, Dr. Squeri has volunteered in Central America to assist patients in Guatemala with preventative and clinical eye care and treatment. She remains active in her community as a regular volunteer at a neighborhood food pantry. In addition, Dr. Squeri was a member of the Executive Board of Saint David’s School from 2018-2020 and a member of the development board of Comer Children’s Hospital in Chicago from 2015-2016 where she was instrumental in raising funds for board-sponsored research and other projects having direct impact on patients and families.
 

Dr. Squeri understands your child’s health and wellness concerns extend beyond routine eye care. She will work closely with your pediatrician, school, teachers, occupational therapists and other education professionals to ensure there are no refractive errors or binocular vision conditions negatively affecting your child's ability to learn. In addition, Dr. Squeri will not hesitate to refer to other specialists if alternative care is required.

 

Dr. Squeri is passionate about providing the most up-to-date treatments to delay the onset of and prevent the progression of myopia. We are experiencing a global trend where more children are becoming myopic at a younger age and their myopia is progressing faster. In addition, children are experiencing higher levels of myopia, thus yielding an increased risk of myopic degeneration which can lead to long-term visual impairment and even blindness. With proper early assessment and interventions, we have an opportunity to minimize and better manage this progressive condition.

Dr. Squeri also provides vision therapy services for children and adults who have weak eye muscles causing eye strain, headaches, loss of place while doing near work and other symptoms caused by eye teaming disorders. In addition, she is experienced in treating binocular vision deficiencies and other visual disturbances caused by Traumatic Brain Injury (concussion). These cases may require vision therapy, prisms, or other treatments. 

 

At Pediatric Optometry and Vision Care, you will find a caring professional dedicated to providing the highest quality personalized eye care with access to state-of-the-art technologies, the most current research and child-friendly, modern facilities. Dr. Squeri values forming long-lasting patient and parent relationships by continuously striving to improve vision wellness, eye education and overall quality of life through uncompromised service. 

 

Dr. Squeri invites you to refer your friends and family to tour Pediatric Optometry & Vision Care’s comprehensive website to learn more about patient services, further your knowledge of children's eyes or to schedule an appointment.  

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us with specific inquiries or request a phone call to discuss.

 

Dr. Squeri is here to help!