Pediatric Ophthalmology in Children http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_OPTHALMOLGY/PEDIATRIC_OPHTHALMOLOGY.asp The branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye. en-us 2012-02-22T10:03:05.0000000-07:00 Pediatric Ophthalmology - Pediatric Oncall http://www.pediatriconcall.com/rss_media/rss_Pediatric-Ophthalmology_rss.jpg http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_OPTHALMOLGY/PEDIATRIC_OPHTHALMOLOGY.asp Pediatric Ophthalmology Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_OPTHALMOLGY/PEDIATRIC_OPHTHALMOLOGY.asp 2012-02-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Conjunctivitis Conjunctiva is a thin transparent membrane that lines the eyeball and eyelid. Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva leads to conjunctivitis. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_OPTHALMOLGY/conjuct.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Squint (Strabismus) Squint is a misalignment of the two eyes so that both eyes are not looking in the same direction. In other words the two eyes don't look straight in the primary gaze. It is a common condition among children. It may also occur in adults. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_OPTHALMOLGY/Squint.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Squint Before Surgery Squint After Surgery

Squint is a misalignment of the two eyes so that both eyes are not looking in the same direction. In other words the two eyes don't look straight in the primary gaze. It is a common condition among children. It may also occur in adults.

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Squint is a misalignment of the two eyes so that both eyes are not looking in the same direction. In other words the two eyes don't look straight in the primary gaze. It is a common condition among children. It may also occur in adults.

]]> Pediatric Cataract Surgery When natural crystalline lens of the eye becomes cloudy, it is known as cataract. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_OPTHALMOLGY/cataract_surgery.asp 2012-02-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Common Pediatric Eye Problems Care of eyes at the time of birth and afterwords - Eyes should be cleaned properly at the time of the birth. Antibiotic drops should be instilled in the eyes. If there is any pus discharge it can be dangerous, particularly if it is caused by a bacteria known as "gonococci". These organism attack the infant's cornea and pus spreads in the eye causing permanent blindness. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_OPTHALMOLGY/com_eye_prob.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Errors of Refraction in Pediatrics Initially in earlier age the eyes are usually Hypermetropic (far-sighted) which gradually over a period of time changes into normal eyes. At times the eyeball may enlarge more and the child may develop myopia (near sightedness). http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_OPTHALMOLGY/errors_of_refraction.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Eye Injuries Unexpected eye injuries can occur any time with blunt as well as sharp objects. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_OPTHALMOLGY/eye_injuries.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Watering of the Eyes in Infants Most common problem in infants in the first 6 to 10 months after birth is watering or pus discharge from one or both the eyes. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_OPTHALMOLGY/watering_in_infants.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Eye Care for Growing Children In growing children, parents should take certain care like: Child should not sit close to TV. Child should not hold books close to the eyes. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_OPTHALMOLGY/eye_care.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Laser Vision Correction Surgery The EXCIMER LASER uses two primary vision correction surgeries- PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy) & LASIK (Laser assisted In - Situ Keratomileusis). http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_OPTHALMOLGY/laser_vision.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Refractive Errors - Patient Information The basic problem for a person with a refractive error (i.e. eye number) is that the focused image of the seen object is not formed at the plane of the retina. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_OPTHALMOLGY/refractive_errors.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Stye,Chalazion,Phlycten,Keratomalcia Stye : It is the infection at the root of the eyelash follicle. It appears as a painful, red swelling at the eyelid margin. It generally responds to antibiotic eye drops and oral dosage of antibiotic tablets. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_OPTHALMOLGY/stye.asp 2012-02-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00