Paediatric Eye Care
Overview
Pediatric ophthalmology is dedicated to diagnosing and treating eye conditions in children. This field focuses on addressing the unique and varied eye issues that can affect young patients.
Different Paediatric eye conditions
Refractive Errors
Issues with focusing due to improper light bending by the eye
Strabismus (Squint)
Misalignment of the eyes, where one or both eyes may turn in different directions
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Reduced vision in one eye due to lack of use or poor development
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Inflammation or infection of the eye’s outer layer and inner eyelid
Blepharitis
Inflammation of the eyelid margins causing irritation and crusting
Blocked Tear Ducts
Obstruction of the tear ducts causing excessive tearing and discharge
Symptoms of Refractive error
- Refractive Errors
- Blurry vision
- Squinting
- Eye strain
- Strabismus (Squint)
- Misaligned eyes
- Double vision
- Eye strain
- Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
- Poor vision in one eye
- Eye misalignment
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Redness
- Itching
- Discharge
- Swelling
- Blepharitis
- Red & swollen eyelids
- Crusty eyelashes
- Blocked Tear Ducts
- Excessive tearing
- Eye discharge
Treatments @ ABO
Refractive Error
- Prescription glasses
- Contact lenses
Strabismus (Squint) - Glasses
- Eye patches
- Vision therapy
- Surgery
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) - Redness
- Itching
- Discharge
- Swelling
Blepharitis - Red & swollen eyelids
- Crusty eyelashes
Blocked Tear Ducts - Excessive tearing
- Eye discharge