Paediatric Eye Care

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.

What are different Paediatric eye conditions?

Condition	Description	Causes	Symptoms	Treatment
Refractive Errors	Issues with focusing due to improper light bending by the eye	• Genetic factors • Eye shape • Curvature issues	• Blurry vision • Squinting • Eye strain	• Prescription glasses • Contact lenses
Strabismus (Squint)	Misalignment of the eyes, where one or both eyes may turn in different directions	• Muscle imbalance • Genetic predisposition • Neurological issues	• Misaligned eyes • Double vision • Eye strain	• Glasses • Eye patches • Vision therapy • Surgery
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)	Reduced vision in one eye due to lack of use or poor development	• Strabismus • Significant refractive errors • Deprivation of visual input	• Poor vision in one eye • Eye misalignment	• Eye patches • Vision therapy • Corrective lenses
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)	Inflammation or infection of the eye’s outer layer and inner eyelid	• Bacterial infections • Viral infections • Allergies • Irritants	• Redness • Itching • Discharge • Swelling	• Antibiotic or antiviral medications • Hygiene practices
Blepharitis	Inflammation of the eyelid margins causing irritation and crusting	• Bacterial infections • Seborrheic dermatitis • Meibomian gland dysfunction	• Red & swollen eyelids • Crusty eyelashes	• Warm compresses • Eyelid scrubs • Medications
Blocked Tear Ducts	Obstruction of the tear ducts causing excessive tearing and discharge	• Congenital blockage • Infections • Inflammation	• Excessive tearing • Eye discharge	• Massage • Warm compresses • Possible surgical intervention

What is Squint?

Squint, also known as strabismus, is a condition where the eyes are not properly aligned with each other. In this condition, one or both eyes may turn inward, outward, upward, or downward, resulting in misalignment.

Types of squint (strabismus)

Esotropia

One or both eyes turn inward

Exotropia

One or both eyes turn outward

Hypertropia

One eye turns upward

Hypotropia

One eye turns downward

Causes	Symptoms	Treatment
• Muscle Imbalance: Weak or overactive eye muscles<br> • Genetic Factors: Family history of strabismus • Refractive Errors: Significant differences in vision between the eyes • Neurological Issues: Problems with brain or nerve control of eye movements • Congenital Conditions: Developmental issues present from birth	• Misalignment of Eyes: One eye looks in a different direction • Double Vision: Seeing two images of one object • Eye Strain or Fatigue: Discomfort in the eyes • Poor Depth Perception: Difficulty judging distances.	• Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses: To correct vision problems • Eye Patches: To strengthen the weaker eye • Vision Therapy: Exercises to improve eye coordination • Prism Lenses: To reduce double vision • Surgery: To correct eye muscle alignment if other treatments are ineffective

Why Choose ABO Centre for Sight for Pediatric Ophthalmology?

Expertise in Child-Focused Eye Care

Early Intervention for Lifelong Vision

Child-Centric Environment

Comprehensive Pediatric Services

Cutting-Edge Technology

Patient-Centric Approach

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