Pediatric Ophthalmology

What is Pediatric Ophthalmology ?

Children, in their innocence and curiosity, often approach the world with a sense of wonder. Everything is new and fascinating to them, whether it's a simple flower, a passing cloud, or a fluttering butterfly. This innocence allows them to see the magic in ordinary things.

Symptoms of Neuro-ophthalmology:

Sudden decrease or loss of vision
Sudden transient loss of vision (called transient ischemic attack or eye stroke)
Visual hallucinations
Double vision or diplopia
Intractable headaches
Pupillary abnormalities (sluggish reaction, the difference in size of the pupils)
Sudden onset of difficulties in identifying colors
Inability to tolerate bright light
Visual Field Defects
Squint or strabismus (especially adult onset)

Causes of Neuro-ophthalmology:

Infections
Autoimmune diseases
Medications
Cardiovascular disease
Traumatic brain injury
Tumors and other obstructions

Who We Are

The pediatric ophthalmology department at Vivekananda Netralaya charity eye hospital works to protect and restore the magic in a child’s world, by taking care of their eyes. The department is the specialized pediatric eye care facility in India. It has catered to millions of children, solving their eye problems, and providing them the gift of sight. Over the years it has grown to become a centre of excellence providing advanced care in all the pediatric eye disorders and training manpower. Our specialists are all trained experts in their respective fields and collectively we take care of the full spectrum of pediatric eye diseases.