Pediatric ophthalmology
About us
Pediatric ophthalmologists are medical doctors who have extensive specialized training in examining, diagnosing and treating eye conditions in infants, children and adolescents. Because pediatric ophthalmologists perform eye operations, they are both surgical and medical specialists.
If your child is showing symptoms of an eye condition or their primary care physician recommends an eye examination, one of our pediatric ophthalmologists can help. Our specialists have thorough knowledge and experience in treating children’s eyes from diagnosis through treatment.
Specialties
The pediatric ophthalmologists at Cohen Children’s Medical Center treat a wide range of eye problems and vision disorders in children, including:
- Amblyopia
- Cataracts
- Disorders of the tear drainage system
- Glaucoma
- Optic nerve disorders
- Ptosis
- Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
- Strabismus
- Tumors of the eye and orbit
What to expect
We will perform a comprehensive eye examination during your child’s first visit. Visual acuity and ocular motility will be evaluated and a slit lamp examination may be performed.
Your child’s eyes will be dilated with special drops in order to obtain a good view of the retina and optic nerve. This takes about 45 minutes. Please be prepared for the initial examination to last about 90 minutes.
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