Related Conditions and Treatments
Astigmatism
Condition
Astigmatism is a common condition that causes blurry vision.
Astigmatism, Hyperopia, and Myopia
Condition
Astigmatism, hyperopia (farsightedness), and myopia are refractive errors of the eye seen in 20 percent of children.
Blepharitis
Condition
Blepharitis is a chronic condition that causes swelling and irritation of the eyelid.
Blocked Tear Duct (Dacryostenosis)
Condition
A blocked tear duct can be a relatively common ailment that affects as many as 6 percent of newborns.
Blood in the Eye (Hyphema)
Condition
Hyphema refers to blood collecting in the anterior chamber of the eye, the front section of the eye's interior.
Cataracts
Condition
A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye that can cause blurry vision or block vision.
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Condition
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect muscle tone, posture, and movement as a result of damage to the brain of an infant.
Chalazion
Condition
A chalazion is a persistent inflammation or swelling of the upper or lower eyelid that can also include the middle part of the eyelid.
Congenital Rubella
Condition
Congenital rubella syndrome (measles) is a virus that can cause birth defects if a mother passes it to her fetus.
Congenital Toxoplasmosis
Condition
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the parasite toxoplasma gondii and is usually acquired by the parasite getting into the body by the mouth (for instance, by eating undercooked meat).
Conjunctivitis
Condition
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye.
Corneal Abrasions
Condition
A corneal abrasion is a scratch or injury to the cornea, which is the dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. This is a very common occurrence in children.
Corneal Cross Linking
Treatment
Corneal cross linking is a procedure to halt the progression of vision problems caused by a thinning cornea.
Cortical Visual Impairment
Condition
Cortical visual impairment is diagnosed when children show abnormal visual responses that aren’t caused by the eyes themselves.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Condition
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of disorders that affect a person's connective tissue.
Eye Injuries
Condition
Eye injuries can be serious and are usually quite painful. They are a common cause of vision loss in children.
Eye Socket Fracture
Condition
An eye socket, or orbital, fracture occurs when one or more bones surrounding the eye are broken.
Glaucoma
Condition
Glaucoma is a condition in which the normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises. The fluid collects and eventually causes loss of vision.
Haemophilus Influenzae Infections
Condition
Haemophilus influenzae, or H. influenzae, is a group of bacteria that cause different types of infections.
Inherited Retinal Disorders
Condition
An inherited retinal disorder (IRD) alters the structure and function of the retina and impairs vision.
Iritis (Uveitis)
Condition
Iritis is a form of uveitis and refers to the inflammation of the iris of the eye. It’s the most common form of uveitis in children.
Kabuki Syndrome
Condition
Kabuki syndrome is a rare congenital disorder.
Keratoconus
Condition
Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that causes distorted, blurry vision.
Leber's Optic Atrophy
Condition
Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy causes a painless loss of central vision in people between 12 and 30 years old.
Marfan Syndrome
Condition
Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes the body's connective tissues to be weaker than they should be.
Neurofibromatosis
Condition
Neurofibromatosis 1 is a genetic condition that causes symptoms including tumors (called neurofibromas) formed from nerve tissue.
Optic Neuritis (ON)
Condition
Optic neuritis (ON) involves an attack of inflammation (swelling) in your optic nerve.
Orbital Cellulitis (Periorbital Cellulitis)
Condition
Orbital cellulitis and periorbital cellulitis are inflammation and infection of the tissue and skin surrounding the eye.
Learn more about Orbital Cellulitis (Periorbital Cellulitis)
Pediatric Eye Examinations
Treatment
Thousands of patients visit us each year for pediatric eye examinations.
Retinoblastoma
Condition
Retinoblastoma is a rare childhood cancer of the eye. It arises from the retina.
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Condition
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) affects blood vessels in premature babies’ eyes. Infants with more severe forms of ROP face a serious risk of blindness.
Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome
Condition
Saethre-Chotzen syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by the premature fusion of certain skull bones, which prevents the skull from growing normally and affects the shape of the head and face.
Strabismus and Amblyopia
Condition
Strabismus occurs when the eyes are not aligned properly. Amblyopia from strabismus occurs when vision does not develop normally during childhood because the eyes are not aligned.
Stye (Hordeolum)
Condition
A stye, or hordeolum, is an inflammation of part of the eyelash.
Toxoplasmosis
Condition
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a parasite, and it's usually acquired by the parasite getting into the body by the mouth.
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)
Condition
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic condition that causes tumors to grow in many different organs of the body.
Vision Therapy
Treatment
Vision therapy is a series of exercises aimed at helping children whose eyes don’t work together properly.