What are Paediatric Eye Disorders?
Children can experience a variety of eye disorders.
Some of the common disorders are Refractive errors(e.g. Myopia), squint, lazy eye, drooping of upper eyelid, Infections (Conjunctivitis), paediatric cataract/glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity.
Early detection of these problems ensures clear vision for your children to do well in school, sports and other activities.
Squint (Strabismus) happens when the two eyes fail to maintain proper alignment and work together as a team. Though it is a common condition among younger population, affecting 2 to 4 percent of children, it may also appear later in life. The misalignment may be permanent or it may be temporary, occurring occasionally. The deviation may be in any direction: inward, outward, upward or downward.
How to recognize Paediatric Eye Disorders?
The first sign of squint is a visible misalignment of the eyes, with one eye turning in, out, up, down or at an oblique angle. If your child has squint / droopy eyelids or has problems such as straining to read blackboards from a distance, see your eye doctor right away.
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Evaluation
Squint assessment is done by evaluating
- Extra Ocular movements
- Diplopia Charting
- Prism Bar Cover Test
- Orthoptics
Treatment Options
Treatment of Paediatric Eye Disorders
Treatment of Retinopathy of prematurity in prematurely born children is of utmost importance, as they may lead to visual impairment if untreated. At Jaya Eye Care, we are equipped with facilities and technology to treat Paediatric Cataract/Glaucoma, Squint.
Treatment for Squint
We can treat Squint non-surgically by the following methods.
- Optics by glass correction if caused by refractive errors
- Occlusion Therapy for Lazy Eye
- Orthoptics Exercises
Surgical correction of Squint (Paediatric and Adult)
Strabismus (Squint) surgery is very effective in most cases of squint. Treating squint early on with Surgery helps the affected eye in developing normal visual acuity and the two eyes functioning together as a team. Surgery is done under general anaesthesia in children and under local anaesthesia in cooperating adults.
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