
Childhood Eye Diseases and Conditions - American Academy of Ophthalmology
2024年9月10日 · Learn about childhood eye conditions and screen your child regularly to protect their vision. Refractive errors cause blurry vision. A child can have trouble seeing at near distances, far distances, or both. But often blurry vision goes unnoticed, because the child seems to see fine using both eyes.
Anophthalmia/Microphthalmia | Birth Defects | CDC
2024年12月26日 · Microphthalmia is a birth defect in which one or both eyes did not develop fully, so they are small. Microphthalmia occurs when a baby's eye (s) do not develop completely. Anophthalmia and microphthalmia develop during pregnancy and can occur alone, with other birth defects, or as part of a syndrome.
Child Eye Problems Parents Should Never Ignore
2022年7月2日 · Symptoms of eye problems in children can sometimes be obvious and other times may be more subtle. It’s important to detect and treat issues early, while vision is still developing. Regular screenings with a pediatric ophthalmologist can help protect your child’s vision as they grow.
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye or wandering eye, is a common vision problem in children. In most cases of amblyopia, your child’s brain ignores the signals coming from one eye, meaning the other eye is the only one being used.
Red flags: Signs that your child may have a vision problem
These signs include excessive tearing, redness, pain, sensitivity to light, or pus or crust in her eyes. Your child's doctor can help you determine whether you should be concerned. The doctor may examine your child's eyes, screen his vision, or refer you to an eye specialist (ophthalmologist).
Causes of One-Eyed Blinking - American Academy of Ophthalmology
2023年9月6日 · Children often manifest their tics with bilateral forceful eyelid blinking or one-side blinking. It is often worse during times of fatigue or stress. It can wax and wane. It may disappear over time. If the tic has not disappeared in one year, the patient would receive the diagnosis of chronic tic disorder.
Eye Problems in Children & How They're Treated
There are many different eye conditions and diseases that can affect a child's vision. If your pediatrician suspects an eye condition or if your child fails a vision screening, the doctor can refer you to a pediatric ophthalmologist for further evaluation and diagnosis.
Living with One Eye - Together by St. Jude™
Your child can live a normal life with 1 eye. It is normal for your child to have an adjustment period after eye removal surgery. You can take steps at home to help your child adjust to life with 1 eye. Be sure to do things to protect your child’s seeing eye. …
Pediatric Amblyopia (lazy eye) - Children's National Hospital
Amblyopia, often called "lazy eye" is poor sight in a normal eye. There may be no symptoms. Because vision problems from amblyopia affect only one eye, the child may function with one good eye and be unaware of the problem. A visual acuity test is an important screening tool.
Your child closes or covers one eye - The eyes of children
Have you noticed that your child closes an eye or tends to cover it with their hand when he observes an object or watches television, for example? It can be the sign of an eye disease. Indeed, in the case of diplopia (double vision) or strabismus, it is not uncommon for the child to obstruct his vision to try to see more clearly.