Pediatric Ophthalmology

Child-friendly eye care for infants, toddlers & children. We focus on early detection, accurate diagnosis, and gentle treatment of all pediatric eye conditions to ensure healthy vision development.

Services

• Refractive errors (spectacles for kids)
• Squint evaluation & treatment
• Amblyopia (lazy eye) therapy
• Pediatric cataract evaluation & surgery
• Allergic eye disease management
• Eye infections: stye, chalazion, conjunctivitis
• Eye injury & foreign body care
• Newborn eye screening

Diagnostics

• Pediatric visual acuity testing
• Cycloplegic refraction
• Orthoptic assessment
• Squint angle measurement
• Slit-lamp & fundus examination
• Binocular vision tests

When to Check Your Child’s Eyes

• 6 months → 3 years → yearly
• Frequent blinking or rubbing
• Suspected squint
• Poor school performance
• Headaches or eye strain
• Premature birth
• Family history of spectacles

Prevention

Many vision problems in children can be prevented or managed early with routine eye checkups and good visual habits.

• Schedule a comprehensive eye exam at 6 months, 3 years, and before starting school
• Limit excessive screen time
• Encourage outdoor activities
• Ensure proper lighting during reading or study time
• Address any eye symptoms promptly
• Follow treatment plans and glasses use as advised