Pediatric Optometry

Myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism are all common eye conditions that can occur in children.

Myopia is the term for nearsightedness, which is a common eye condition in children.

Hyperopia is the term for farsightedness, which is a common eye condition in children.

Astigmatism is the term for a condition in which the cornea or lens is irregularly shaped, causing blurred vision.

Strabismus, or misalignment of the eyes, is the most common cause of amblyopia, which is a condition in which one eye has reduced vision.

The treatment for amblyopia may include eyeglasses or contact lenses, eye patching, surgery, or a combination of these treatments.

Esotropia is the term for the inward turning of the eye, which is a type of strabismus.

Exotropia is the term for the outward turning of the eye, which is a type of strabismus.

Hypertropia is the term for the upward turning of the eye, which is a type of strabismus.

Hypotropia is the term for the downward turning of the eye, which is a type of strabismus.

Congenital cataract is the most common type of childhood cataract, which is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

Surgery is the treatment for childhood cataract, which involves removing the clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial lens.

Glaucoma is the term for a condition in which the eye produces too much fluid, leading to increased pressure inside the eye.

The treatment for glaucoma may include eye drops, surgery, laser therapy, or a combination of these treatments.

Presbyopia is the term for the condition in which the eyes are not able to focus on near objects, which is a common condition in older adults.