Pediatric Ophthalmology: Managing Common Eye Diseases in Children

Pediatric Ophthalmology: Managing Common Eye Diseases in Children

As a parent, staying informed about the various eye diseases affecting children can help you ensure your child’s eye health. Eye problems in children can range from minor issues like conjunctivitis to more severe diseases like retinoblastoma. These can later on lead to vision problems, learning difficulties, and, in severe cases, even blindness. Fortunately, pediatric ophthalmologists are trained to diagnose…

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Strabismus (Squint Eye) vs Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): Know the Difference!

Strabismus (Squint Eye) vs Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): Know the Difference!

You’ve probably heard the terms squint eye, cross-eye, and lazy eye but aren’t sure what they mean or when to use them. This is because they are often used interchangeably, but incorrectly. So the confusion between the terms is understandable.  We’ll go over the causes, symptoms, and treatments of these two conditions in this blog to help you make a…

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Can Pituitary Tumours Cause Eye Problems?

Can Pituitary Tumours Cause Eye Problems?

Pituitary tumours, being the fourth most frequent, are usually slow-growing and non-cancerous—until they aren’t. A pituitary tumour might go unnoticed for more than ten years before causing symptoms.  They are often reported to be benign. They can, however, develop and expand into adjacent structures, causing neurological problems including vision impairment.  Before we get into how pituitary tumours cause eye problems,…

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Every Parent Must Read: When and Why should you get your Childs Eyesight checked?

Every Parent Must Read: When and Why should you get your Childs Eyesight checked?

Parents can attest to the fact that their child’s overall health takes primary importance in Caregiving. With the advent of hand-held devices and increased screen time, children around the globe have fallen prey to growing vision impairments. Vision impairment can mean a lot of different things. It can range from no vision, blindness or very low vision, to not being…

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