Children often struggle to articulate eye problems and may find medical exams challenging. If your child has eye issues, needs surgery, or faces difficulties with reading or distance vision, a pediatric ophthalmologist is the specialist to consult. These professionals are trained to handle children’s eye care with a friendly approach, using child-specific equipment to make the experience easier. Pediatric ophthalmologists offer comprehensive services, including eye tests, surgeries (e.g., for crossed eyes or retinal issues), diagnosing eye problems linked to systemic diseases like diabetes or juvenile arthritis, treating visual processing disorders, managing eye injuries, and prescribing glasses or contact lenses.