A branch of ophthalmology known as paediatric ophthalmology focuses on treating the many eye conditions that afflict kids. According to studies, vision abnormalities play a significant role in many cases of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning difficulties in youngsters.
According to research, 1 in 6 children suffer from vision-related problems. The following are some of the most prevalent problems impacting children:
Congenital glaucoma \Cataract \Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
As soon as possible, the problems affecting babies must be addressed and fixed. There is a good chance that a child will become visually impaired for the remainder of his or her life if the condition is not treated within the first six months of birth. The optic nerve that connects the eyes and the brain is still developing, and if a common ailment is not treated in a timely manner, there may be a permanent connection between the two, eventually resulting in total blindness.
All children's eye conditions can be identified, treated, and managed by paediatric ophthalmologists. Typically, paediatric ophthalmologists offer the following services:
1. How old must someone be to do a thorough eye examination?
As soon as 20 days after delivery, it can be carried out. Therefore, there is no minimum age to get your child examined.
2. While playing, my child was hurt. What does first aid entail? Does he need an eye exam?
Sharp things like needles, pins, or thorns that can pierce the eye and impair vision can cause injury. Blunt items, such as balls, fists of hands, bats, and so on, can result in retinal bleeds, eye haemorrhage that can raise eye pressure, or retinal detachments. Wash the eye with clean water as first aid. Don't attempt to remove the foreign object; instead, get an eye doctor right away.
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