Pediatric Ophthalmology

Pediatric ophthalmology is a subspecialty of ophthalmology that concentrates on treating the various eye problems affecting children. Studies show that a lot of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning issues in children can be attributed to vision problems.

 

When should a child go for an eye checkup?

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• Crossed eyes

• Keeps the object close to his eyes

• Not being able to see the blackboard at school

• Things looking blurry or funny

• Feeling an itching, burning or scratchy sensation in the eyes

• Injury to the eye

• One or both the parents wear glasses

 

What are common symptoms in kids with Eye Problems?

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• Physical symptoms include misalignment of the eye, a squint in one or both eyes.

• Difficulty in reading or writing

•  Lack of focus on visual activity

• Headaches, redness in the eye, itchy and irritating eyes, watery eyes, and regular infections

• Genetic disorders like one or both the parents wear glasses 

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What are the treatment options for Paediatric Eye Problems?

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• Amblyopia Therapy

• Squint Corrections

• Lazy Eye Treatments

• Refractive Errors Correction

• Surgical Treatments for Congenital defects