Pediatric & Myopia Care
Dr. Emme Gilchrist, OD
Pediatric & myopia management
Focuses on children's eye care and myopia management — slowing the progression of nearsightedness in growing eyes. Patients and parents leave knowing exactly what's happening and what to do next.
Welcomes patients of all ages but lights up most working with kids.
Training & credentials
Education
OD, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Salus University
Pediatric Optometry Residency
Licensure
Licensed Doctor of Optometry
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (TPA) Certified
Specialty Training
Ortho-K Academy certified
Myopia management protocols
What I treat
Care that kids actually like.
Ortho-K
Overnight contact lenses that reshape the cornea — clear vision all day without glasses.
Myopia management
Slows the progression of nearsightedness with proven protocols for growing eyes.
Pediatric exams
Eye exams designed for kids — patient, paced, and never lectured at.
Family eye care
Three generations together — same waiting room, same exam standard.
"Kids grow up fast. Their eyes grow with them. The goal is to slow that down, gently."
— Dr. Emme Gilchrist · Pediatric & myopia care
Ready for kids' eye care done right?
Book a pediatric or myopia consultation. Most major insurance accepted.