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Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismology
Overview
Children's vision is crucial for learning and development. Our pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus (squint) services are designed to be child-friendly and stress-free, covering everything from routine screening to complex eye-alignment surgery. We diagnose and treat lazy eye (amblyopia), crossed or misaligned eyes (strabismus), and refractive errors, with a strong focus on early detection to prevent permanent vision problems.
Who Needs This Service?
- Routine eye screening for children 6 months and older
- Children or adults with crossed, misaligned, or wandering eyes
- Kids who squint, rub their eyes frequently, or sit very close to the TV
- Learning difficulties or poor school performance linked to vision
- Patients experiencing double vision at any age
Diagnosis & Testing
- Age-appropriate vision testing
- Complete orthoptic evaluation and measurement of eye deviation angle
- Eye alignment and movement assessment
- Dilated eye examination and cycloplegic refraction
- Binocular vision and depth-perception testing
Treatment & Procedure
- Prescription glasses for children, including prism correction
- Patching therapy and vision therapy for amblyopia (lazy eye)
- Botulinum toxin injection for select strabismus cases
- Strabismus (squint) surgery for permanent alignment correction
- Regular monitoring every 6-12 months
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