There are many different eye problems that can affect your child’s vision. If they fail a vision screening, do not hesitate to consult an ophthalmologist for further diagnosis and additional tests. Early detection and treatment are so vital to avoid permanent visual impairments.

If you are concerned about your child’s vision, consult an ophthalmologist immediately. An ophthalmologist in Brooklyn is ready to perform a retinal evaluation to check your children’s eyes. Contact Doral Health and Wellness Ophthalmology Center.

Amblyopia

This condition is also known as lazy eye, where one or both eyes do not develop normally. This is often caused by abnormal visual development early in life. If not treated, the brain will learn to ignore the image from the weak or “lazy” eye. This can lead to long-term vision problems but responds well to treatment if treated early. Therapy for amblyopia includes glasses, eye patches, and drops, and sometimes surgery.

Astigmatism, Farsightedness, and Nearsightedness

These conditions are refractive errors that are most often caused by the abnormalities in the eye’s surface that is preventing the light from being focused on the retina.

Childhood Tearing

Also known as epiphora or excessive tearing. This condition is often observed soon after birth, but can also manifest later in life. When observed during infancy, it is often due to a blocked tear drainage system but usually improves by 6 to 12 months of age. Treatments can include tear sac massage and teardrops. If tearing persists, surgery may be required. This condition is often caused by childhood glaucoma.

Cortical Visual Impairment

This condition is a vision loss caused by any abnormality of the visual center of the brain. The eyes can be normal but the interpretation center of vision in the brain does not function properly, preventing normal vision.

Double Vision

This condition is also called diplopia, which is caused by strabismus or the misalignment of the eyes. This can cause the patient to see an object in two different places at the same time. Double vision can be a result of many other conditions and should be checked and evaluated at the first sign of symptoms.

Pediatric Cataract

Cataract usually affects adults, but they can also occur at birth or during childhood. It is important to start treatment early, as soon as the disease is detected, to restore normal visual development. Pediatric cataracts can also result in lazy eye and strabismus.

Pediatric Glaucoma

Pediatric glaucoma is a rare condition. Its signs and symptoms can include cloudy corneas, tearing, frequent blinking, redness of the eye, and light sensitivity.

Pediatric Ptosis

Ptosis, or drooping of the upper eyelid can also occur during childhood. It can be congenital or it can also be acquired during childhood. Ptosis is caused by the weakness of the muscle that elevated the eyelid. This condition can also cause lazy eye and if left untreated, can lead to permanent vision loss.

Retinopathy of Prematurity

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease that affects some premature infants. It is a result of abnormal development of the blood vessels in the retina. This condition is progressive but can also improve spontaneously.

Strabismus

This happens when there is a misalignment of the eyes, where the eye is turned inward, upward, outward or downward. This condition can result in a lazy eye and also cause permanent vision loss if treatment is delayed.

Although these conditions are common in adults, they can also affect and start during infancy and childhood. If you are concerned that your child might be suffering from these conditions, it is very important that you have them checked out and bring them immediately to an ophthalmologist.

At Doral Health and Wellness Ophthalmology Center, our ophthalmologists will help treat different eye and vision problems. To book an appointment, please visit us at 1797 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11212. You can also call us at 1-347-384-5690 or check our website at https://www.ophthalmologybrooklyn.com.