What are the most common problems in Pediatric Ophthalmology?
Our group provides a wide range of ophthalmic services — from treating diseases of the eye and neurological problems, to prescribing glasses for children. Here is a brief sampling of the types of diseases that we treat: • Mis-aligned eyes (Strabismus) • Crossing eyes • Drifting eyes • Double vision • Lazy eye • Amblyopia • Delayed visual developement • Abnormal head posture • Nystagmus (jiggling eyes) • Tearing in the infany • Retinopathy of Prematurity Common Conditions We Treat Amblyopia Amblyopia, sometimes called ‘lazy eye,’ is poor vision in one or both eyes that occurs when normal sight does not develop in the critical early childhood years. It is a common, preventable condition occurring in 3 out of every 100 children. It can be caused when one eye is out of focus, when there is an as of yet undiscovered need for glasses, when eyes are misaligned, or for a variety of other reasons. Strabismus Children with this condition have eyes that are misaligned, ‘crossed’ or drifting. Str
