Best Squint Specialist
in Ahmedabad
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Paediatric Ophthalmology is a branch of Ophthalmology which deals with children’s eye diseases. Development of vision starts at birth and continues till 6 years of age. It reaches to maximum by 2 years. Any eye disease or obstacle during this period can lead to permanent vision loss.
Any Eye Disease in children has to be treated immediately.
Common childhood eye diseases are:
- SQUINT
- Refractive error
- Allergic conjunctivitis Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction
- Paediatric Cataract
- Congenital Ptosis
- Congenital Nystagmus
What is Squint?
It is loss of parallelism between two eyes. It can occur at any age.[commonly from birth to 6 yrs].
Common causes for squint are
- familial/hereditary
- spectacles [refractive error]
- adverse event during birth
Hazards of Squint are
- loss of vision in an eye with squint[amblyopia/lazy eye]
- loss of binocular vision- loss of 3 dimension perception OR depth perception
- constriction of binocular field of vision
- Bad Cosmetic Appearance
Refractive Error (Spectacles)
- Spectacles powers of children will be checked after putting certain dilating[ cycloplegic] drops.
- Then we prescribe glasses following international standards. So child can have normal vision and easy adaption.
Paediatric cataract surgery is different from adult cataract surgery like
- Suturing is must
- Different IOL calculations
- Surgical steps are different
- PCO rate very high
- Needs long term follow up
Congenital Ptosis
Needs early intervention if severe form, If mild to moderate it can be treated later on for cosmetic purpose
Watering since birth
Commonest cause is congenital NLD obstruction. Proper massage is advised till 8 months of age. If not cured, Probing should be done instantly. 100% success rate can be achieved if probing done at 1 yr. Then success rate gradually declines once age progresses.
Types of Squint are
- Commitant- convergent/divergent
- Paralytic- 3,4 or 6th cranial nerve palsy
Treatment of Squint
- Glasses [Spectacles]
- Occlusion therapy
- Surgery [Operation]- Has to be performed in childhood only
What is Amblyopia
In simple words, it is loss of vision in one OR two eyes due to abnormal stimulation and vision development in childhood. Eye which suffer from vision loss know as lazy eye- due to non use in childhood.
Causes of Amblyopia
- Squint
- Refractive error
- Cataract in children
- Congenital ptosis
- Corneal opacity etc
Why Choose Niramay Eye Hospital for Amblyopia?
Choose Niramay Eye Hospital for amblyopia treatment due to its expert team of ophthalmologists specializing in pediatric eye care. The hospital offers advanced diagnostic tools, personalized treatment plans, and child-friendly care, ensuring early and effective management of amblyopia. With a focus on restoring optimal vision, Niramay Eye Hospital is committed to providing comprehensive eye care in a comfortable and professional environment.
Our team is ready to look after all your eye emergency needs. Take care of your eye health!
Why Choose Niramay Eye Hospital for Squint
Treatment
Highly Qualified Specialists
Dr Ankit P Bhavsar is practicing since 2006. He did his M.S. in Ophthalmology from Rajkot Medical College.
He did fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Squint from Dr Shroff Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi [Centre of Orbis International].
Technologies Used at Niramay
At Niramaye Eye Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest quality eye care through the use of cutting-edge technologies. Our advanced diagnostic and treatment tools ensure accurate results and effective solutions for a wide range of eye conditions.
