Specialties
Paediatric Ophthalmology
Children's eyes are still developing, and many conditions can only be treated effectively if they are found early. A consultant-led assessment establishes exactly how each eye is seeing and developing, using child-friendly techniques appropriate to every age — including babies and non-verbal children.
Every consultation includes a full assessment of vision, eye alignment and eye health, with a clear explanation of the findings and a treatment plan agreed together with you.
Conditions treated
- Amblyopia (lazy eye)
- Reduced vision in one or both eyes caused by abnormal visual development. Detected early, amblyopia usually responds well to glasses and patching or drop therapy.
- Childhood refractive error
- Assessment of whether a child needs glasses, using cycloplegic (eye-drop) refraction for an accurate prescription at any age.
- Watery eyes in babies
- Usually caused by a blocked tear duct (nasolacrimal duct obstruction). Most cases resolve with simple measures; persistent cases may benefit from a minor probing procedure.
- Paediatric cataract
- Clouding of the lens in childhood requires prompt specialist assessment, as timely treatment is critical for visual development.
- Allergic eye disease
- Itchy, red and watery eyes are common in children and very treatable once the underlying allergy is properly characterised.
- Visual development concerns
- Assessment of babies and children where parents, health visitors or paediatricians have concerns about how vision is developing.
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