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The Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Service provides comprehensive primary care for the diagnosis and management of infant and child vision and common childhood vision disorders. It also performs surgery to correct ocular misalignment and double vision in children and adults.
The optical system of the eye focuses the image behind the retina rather than on the retina. Young eyes have the ability to bring the image forward and focus it on the retina. Children under the age of 8 are normally mildly farsighted.
Myopia or nearsightedness occurs when the optical system of the eye focuses the image in the front of the retina rather than on the retina. This can only be corrected with glasses.
Crossing or wandering of the eyes should be evaluated right away. If it is noted in infancy, surgery may be warranted. If it is noted for the first time in a toddler, glasses may help in some cases. In all instances, one should see a pediatric ophthalmologist to rule out ambylopia or other pathogenic conditions.
Amblyopia is the inability to see clearly out of an eye that is otherwise sound. It is due to miswiring between the eye and the brain and can lead to permanent reduction of visual acuity unless treated in early childhood.
Additional information on amblyopia:
Double vision in adults needs to be evaluated to rule out a neurologic cause for the condition Once the cause is evaluated, it can be treated with prisms, surgery or a full-time patch.
Melanie Kazlas, M.D., Acting Director
For an appointment, call 617-573-3048.
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