Paediatric Ophthalmology
Our paediatric eye specialists focus not just on treating vision problems, but on detecting issues early, preventing long-term complications, and ensuring your child enjoys a bright, clear future.
Our Paediatric Eye Care Services Include:
- Newborn & Infant Eye Screening
Early detection of congenital conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal issues. - Comprehensive Vision Exams for Children
Age-appropriate eye tests to assess clarity, depth, alignment, and focus. - Refractive Error Correction
Diagnosis and treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. - Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Management
Patching therapy, glasses, or vision training to improve weaker eyes. - Strabismus (Crossed Eyes) Diagnosis & Treatment
Non-surgical and surgical solutions to correct eye misalignment. - Management of Eye Allergies, Infections, & Injuries
Gentle care for common paediatric eye irritations and trauma. - Pediatric Cataract & Glaucoma Surgery
Advanced surgical care for children with congenital or developmental eye diseases. - Vision Therapy & Learning Assessments
Support for visual challenges that may affect academic performance.
Common Paediatric Eye Conditions We Treat:
Symptoms of cataracts include:
- Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
- Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)
- Refractive Errors (Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism)
- Congenital Cataracts or Glaucoma
- Blocked Tear Ducts
- Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid)
- Eye Infections (Conjunctivitis, Styes)
- Eye injuries or trauma
At first, the cloudiness in your vision caused by a cataract may affect only a small part of the eye’s lens. You may not notice any vision loss. As the cataract grows larger, it clouds more of your lens. More clouding changes the light passing through the lens. This may lead to symptoms you notice more.
Causes & Risk Factors
- Genetic or hereditary eye conditions
- Premature birth
- Delayed visual development
- Screen overuse and digital eye strain
- Allergies or chronic infections
- Birth complications or trauma
Prevention & Vision Care Tips for Children
No studies have proved how to prevent or slow the growth of cataracts. But health care professionals think several strategies may be helpful, including:
Follow your treatment plan if you have diabetes or other medical conditions that can increase your risk of cataracts.
Why Choose Us?
Are you having Eye problems? Contact us today!
Paediatric Ophthalmology is a specialized branch of eye care focused on diagnosing and treating eye conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. It ensures healthy visual development from birth through adolescence.
Ideally:
- Newborns should have a basic eye screening
- 6 months for a more thorough check
- 3 years for a full vision test
- Before starting school (4–5 years) to detect early visual problems
We diagnose and treat:
- Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism)
- Squint (Strabismus)
- Lazy eye (Amblyopia)
- Congenital cataracts
- Eye allergies and infections
- Pediatric glaucoma
- Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
- Genetic and developmental eye conditions
Look for:
- Crossed or misaligned eyes
- Frequent eye rubbing or blinking
- Poor focus or squinting
- Holding objects very close to the eyes
- Excessive tearing or eye discharge
- Poor performance in school or difficulty seeing the board
- Avoiding reading or watching screens
Yes. Treatment options include:
- Glasses
- Eye patching (for amblyopia)
- Eye exercises
- Surgical correction (in some cases)
Early intervention gives the best results.
ROP is a condition affecting premature infants where abnormal blood vessels grow in the retina. It requires early screening and may need laser or injection treatment to prevent blindness.
Yes, glasses are completely safe for children. Contact lenses may be prescribed for older children or teens under proper supervision and hygiene.
ROP is a condition affecting premature infants where abnormal blood vessels grow in the retina. It requires early screening and may need laser or injection treatment to prevent blindness.
Unless advised otherwise, children should have:
- Annual eye check-ups if they wear glasses
- Screening at key developmental milestones
- Immediate consultation if any symptoms appear
At Third Eye Clinic, we offer:
- A child-friendly, comfortable environment
- Specialized paediatric eye care experts
- Advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies
- Early detection and long-term visual care planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration for complex eye conditions
