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Pediatric ophthalmology

Monitoring children’s vision development and eye health is a crucial part of safeguarding their lifelong sight. Our pediatric ophthalmology team specializes in the intricate eye care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. Delivering exceptional service with compassion, we help the youngest patients build a foundation for healthy vision while watching for problems that could undermine sight abilities or eye alignment.

Why does children’s vision matter so much?

Sharp vision allows children to easily make sense of the world around them as they grow cognitively. Focusing issues, amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (misaligned eyes) or refractive errors can hamper visual development during critical early years. Detecting problems early optimizes treatment outcomes before vision loss sets in. We conduct thorough vision assessments and use optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans as needed to evaluate conditions down to the cellular layers.

What vision conditions affect kids?

Common pediatric eye disorders include:

  • Refractive errors – nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism
  • Amblyopia – poor vision in one or both eyes
  • Strabismus – crossed eyes or eye turning
  • Ptosis – droopy eyelid
  • Juvenile cataracts and glaucoma

Pediatric ophthalmologists can treat these and other complex conditions in babies and children that general optometrists may not fully address. We have additional expertise in childhood disorders like:

  • Infant blocked tear ducts
  • Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
  • Retinal diseases
  • Eye trauma
  • Corneal infection or injury
  • Eyelid swelling or infection

Our compassionate care through diagnosis and treatment helps parents and children feel at ease while resolving vision issues. State-of-the-art technology, child-friendly spaces, dilation drops for comprehensive eye exams, vision correction options, and even surgery when needed delivers the best possible outcomes.

Schedule an appointment to have your child’s vision evaluated by caring pediatric specialists focused on nurturing lifelong sight abilities.