Pediatric Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology is a children’s eye specialist that helps to diagnose the difficulty with a vision screening exam or has difficulty reading or learning, or needs surgery or medical treatment for an illness affecting the eyes.
Common eye disease found in children
- Refractive error
- Squint
- Cataract
- Trachoma
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Night Blindness
- Amblyopia
- Cortical Visual Impairment
- Glaucoma
- Pediatric Ptosis
- Nystagmus
Children are not just small adults. They cannot always say what is bothering them. They cannot always answer medical questions and are not always able to be patient and cooperative during a medical examination. Pediatric ophthalmologists know how to examine and treat children in a way that makes them relaxed and cooperative. In addition, pediatric ophthalmologists use equipment specially designed for children. Most pediatric ophthalmologists’ offices are arranged and decorated with children in mind. This includes the examination rooms and waiting rooms, which may have toys, videos, and reading materials for children. This helps create a comfortable and nonthreatening environment for your child.
If your pediatrician suggests that your child have his eyes checked, a pediatric ophthalmologist has the widest range of treatment options, the most extensive and comprehensive training, and the greatest expertise in dealing with children and in treating children’s eye disorders.