Paediatric Ophthalmology and Squint

This department deals with eye problems in children. Adult patients suffering from squint and double vision are also seen and managed effectively.

Normal eye alignment	Crossed eye (strabismus)

Children may not complain if they do not see out of one or both eyes. Sometimes the only clue may be poor performance in school. Hence all children need an eye exam at school entry.

Of the eye problems in children, the most important are refractive errors, squint, amblyopia and Vitamin A deficiency.

Refractive error or the need for glasses is the single most important cause of vision impairment in children. This may lead to permanent deficiency in vision if not detected and treated early.

Squint, also known as cross eyes, is the condition where the eyes do not work together. Treatment includes, glasses, eye exercises or eye muscle surgery.

Lazy eye or amblyopia is the term for poor vision in one or both eyes. It can result from refractive error, squint or several other causes. This needs to be identified and treated at an early age to recover vision.

Infants born prematurely are at risk for developing Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) which may lead to permanent blindness. Bollineni Eye Hospital & Research Centre has been in the forefront in India in the treatment of this disorder.

Cataract (opacification of the lens) can occur in children. This may be present since birth or result from injury. The treatment involves surgical procedures but very often treatment of lazy eye.

There are several causes of double vision and squint in adults as well. Exercise, special glasses, and eye muscle surgery when indicated manage these.

• Your child has an obvious squint or cross eye

• Your child complains of eye strain and headache

• Your child's eyes water consistently

• Your child holds objects very close to the eye

• Your child closes his eyes in bright light

• Your child sees double vision

• Your child's eyes are abnormally large

• Your child's cornea is hazy.

• Your child is unable to see the black board at school

• Your child is premature

• Your child has blurred vision

• You are an adult and suffering from double vision, eye nerve paralysis or a cosmetically unacceptable squint

Cataract Services  |  Vitreo Retinal Services  |  Glaucoma Services
Cornea Services & Contact Lenses  |  Paediatric Ophthalmology & Squint
Orbit & Oculoplasty  |  Neuro Ophthalmology  |  Ocular Trauma & Emergency Services

 

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