Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

In children, the visual system matures during the first 7–8 years of life. A refractive error or strabismus not caught before that window closes can lead to amblyopia (lazy eye) that is difficult to reverse.

Recommended Examination Schedule

• Newborn check (red reflex test)
• 6–12 months: first ophthalmic assessment
• Age 3: pre-school screening
• Age 5–6: school-entry screening
• Annual follow-up thereafter

Common Concerns

• Refractive errors — myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism
• Amblyopia (lazy eye) — patching and corrective lenses
• Strabismus — evaluation and surgery when indicated
• Watery eye (nasolacrimal duct obstruction)
• Myopia control — atropine therapy and specialty lens options

Pediatric exams are patient and play-based. Findings are shared with parents in plain language, and the treatment plan is shaped together.