Paediatric Ophthalmology
Dedicated eye care for children and adolescents — ensuring healthy vision development through early detection and specialized treatment.
Why Children's Eye Care Matters?
Early childhood is the most critical period for vision development. Any eye problem during this time can have long-term consequences if not treated promptly.
Children often do not complain about vision problems because they don't know what "normal" vision is. At Maa Nursing Home and NetraJyoti Eyecare Centre, we specialize in child-friendly eye examinations and treatments tailored to young patients.
Common Paediatric Eye Conditions
- Refractive Errors: Nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism in children.
- Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): Reduced vision in one eye due to lack of use during development.
- Squint (Strabismus): Misalignment of the eyes (also covered in our squint clinic).
- Paediatric Cataract: Clouding of the lens present from birth or early childhood.
- ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity): Eye disease affecting premature infants.
- Allergic Conjunctivitis: Chronic eye allergies common in children.
Our Specialized Services
We offer comprehensive evaluation and management of all paediatric eye disorders in a comforting environment.
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Management
Using patching therapy, specialized glasses, or eye drops to strengthen the weaker eye during the critical vision-forming years.
Paediatric Cataract Surgery
Expert surgical removal of cataracts in infants and children using advanced micro-surgical techniques and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.
ROP Screening & Treatment
Vital screening for premature babies to detect and treat retinal abnormalities early, preventing permanent vision loss.
Vision Screening for School Children
Comprehensive eye checks to ensure that vision problems are not affecting your child's academic performance or sports activities.
Squint Correction
Both non-surgical (glasses/exercises) and surgical correction of misaligned eyes to restore binocular vision and confidence.
When to See a Specialist?
- Child squints or tilts head to see
- Frequent eye rubbing or watering
- Difficulty reading or seeing the board
- Family history of eye problems