Pediatric Ophthalmology
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Pediatric Ophthalmology
Pediatric ophthalmology is a subspecialty of ophthalmology, the branch of medicine concerned with eye health. It focuses specifically on the eyes, visual development, and vision care of children from birth through adolescence.
How does Pediatric Ophthalmology work ?
- Pediatric ophthalmologists perform detailed eye exams to check vision and eye health. These exams may include visual acuity tests, eye alignment tests, and examinations of the front and back parts of the eye.
- Tests such as refraction (to determine the prescription for glasses), ocular motility tests (to check eye movement), and imaging tests (like ultrasound or optical coherence tomography) may be used.
Procedures for Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Tests to measure how well a child can see at various distances. Age-appropriate methods are used, such as picture charts for younger children.
- Determines the prescription for glasses or contact lenses by measuring how light is focused by the eye.
- Tests like the cover-uncover test and the Hirschberg test to assess the alignment and coordination of the eyes.
- Using an ophthalmoscope to examine the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels at the back of the eye.
Benefits
- Early detection and treatment
- Customized care for children
- Improve visual outcomes
- Enhanced quality life
- Prevention of future complications
Recovery Process after treatment
- Children are watched until the anesthesia wears off.
- Mild pain can be managed with prescribed pain relievers.
- Use eye patches or shields to prevent injury.
- Regular checkups for monitor healing and check for complications.
- Use prescribed antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops.
- Follow the dosage and schedule as directed