Vision disorders in children often go undiagnosed. Pediatric ophthalmology deals with eye diseases in children under the age of 18, involving all intraocular surgery as well as strabismus (crossed eyes) surgery, which incorporate detailed eye muscle surgery.
We have specifically trained staffs and equipment in pediatric ophthalmology clinic. Well-trained Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Optometrists at V trust eye-care are capable for the diagnosis and treatment of visual impairments in children from the earliest stages using modern equipment.
Pediatric ophthalmology can assist in the timely diagnosis and treatment of a variety of eye problems frequently found in children. The common eye problems in children are,
Refractive errors in children leads to conditions like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Even though the reason for this refractive errors are unknown, the changes due to this are preventable. Main symptoms of refractive errors in children are poor or blurred vision and lazy eyes.
Squint is one of the most common eye problems in children in which both eyes look in different directions. It may lead to loss of vision in the affected eye if not detected on time. Squint is sometimes congenital or may occur due to refractive errors in the eye.
If your child has an eye problem, a pediatric ophthalmologist has the experience and qualifications to treat your child. A pediatric ophthalmologist is a medical doctor with specialization in pediatric ophthalmology. So, they are an important part of your regular health care checkup team for your children.
In the case of children all the organs are developing and they have highly flexible body. So, early diagnosis and treatment is better to cure easily. A pediatric ophthalmologists use different examinations to detect any eye problems early and provide the right treatment on time to avoid further complications.
The services provided by pediatric ophthalmologist at V-Trust eye care includes,
