What is Pediatric Ophthalmology?
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At Phillips Eye Specialists, we strive to provide the best in pediatric ophthalmology services and care. Taking care of pediatric vision health is important, which is why we recommend having your child’s eyes examined at 6 months old, 3 years old and every 2 years after that. Children can develop ocular disorders or refractive conditions like myopia and astigmatism early in life and should be monitored for developmental delays, reading challenges sensitivity to light and crossed eyes.
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Partners in your health.
We work with your primary care physician to monitor your eye health and to make sure you are receiving your annual required eye exams.
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A plan that works for you.
Caring for your children is our number one priority, so we’ll work together to determine what treatment options that are right for you and your child.
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Strabismus
Often referred to as cross eyes, strabismus is a misalignment where one eye may be turned in (esotropia) or turned out (exotropia). Any infant who continues to show an eye misalignment after 4 months of age or a child who later acquires strabismus should have a complete eye examination. Strabismus can be treated with surgery, glasses or eye exercises.
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Amblyopia
Often referred to as a lazy eye, amblyopia occurs in infants and young when there is a cataract, strabismus, ptosis (droopy eyelid), eye injury or refractive error that is worse in one eye. Amblyopia usually does not have symptoms and often is discovered at a school vision screening.
If you’d like to learn more about pediatric ophthalmology, visit the pediatric ophthalmology treatment page on our parent website.
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