Pediatric Ophthalmology
Children are not just small adults. Children experience a variety of eye problems, many quite distinct from adult eye problems. They cannot always say what is bothering them. They cannot always answer medical question, and are not always able to be patient and cooperative during medical examinations. Pediatric ophthalmologists use equipment and techniques specially designed for children.
Pediatric Services
Pediatric ophthalmologists focus on the development of the visual system and the various diseases that disrupt visual development in children, in addition to having expertise in managing the various ocular diseases that affect children. Our pediatric ophthalmologists are trained, qualified, and experienced in all areas of pediatric ophthalmology.The most common pediatric disorders we treat are:
1. Infections such as conjunctivitis (pink eye)
2. Binocular eye disorders such as strabismus (cross eyes) and amblyopia (lazy eye)
3. Refractive errors such as astigmatism, hyperopia (farsightedness) and myopia (shortsightedness)
Learning Difficulties
Some research indicates that disorders such as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) share many common characteristics with certain childhood visual difficulties such as the inability to concentrate in class, to pay close attention to details, to follow instructions and to finish schoolwork as well as frequent careless mistakes. Often children are misdiagnosed – a behavioral problem can actually be caused by a visual problem. Visual focus greatly affects mental focus, but children rarely verbalize their visual difficulties. The best way to detect possible visual irregularities is by a comprehensive eye exam.
Eyewear
Most eye problems such as refractive error strabismus and amblyopia may need the child to wear eye-glasses at first. In addition to diagnosis and treatment of your child’s visual difficulties, we can provide all of your child’s eyewear needs. A full range of child-appropriate eyewear is available and a trained specialist can fit your child for either glasses or contact lenses in minimal time.
Catering to Young Patients
New Vision Eye Clinic is one of the best-equipped clinic in Shanghai and many of our facilities have young patients in mind. Separate child-friendly consultation and therapy rooms have been specially designed in order to lessen stress and discomfort for young patients. Our specialized pediatric equipment aids in the successful diagnosis and treatment of youngsters of all ages, from infants through to teens.Our mission is to optimize the quality of life for infants and children by fostering normal vision development and protection of vision through programs of prevention, treatment, research, and education.
Time is of the essence with pediatric eye problems. Early detection and treatment are paramount to maintaining healthy eyesight in children. Many abnormalities are treatable if discovered early. If left untreated such problems can unfortunately lead to vision loss and possible blindness.
New Vision Eye Clinic Ophthalmologists who specialize in Pediatric Ophthalmology are:
For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of the above physicians, please call (8621) 6437 7445