Pediatric Ophthalmology

Emerson’s pediatric ophthalmology team offers expert care if your child is having difficulty reading or learning, needs surgery or medical treatment for an eye condition, or a vision exam reveals a problem.

a child getting an eye exam

Expert Pediatric Ophthalmology

Our highly trained eye doctors specialize in diagnosing, treating, and managing children’s eye disorders. They know how to examine and treat children in a way that helps them feel safe and relaxed. Plus, our pediatric ophthalmologists use equipment that is specially designed for children. You can count on Emerson’s pediatric eye doctors to diagnose, treat, and manage the full range of eye conditions affecting children.

Conditions We Treat

  • Amblyopia (impaired vision)
  • Blocked tear ducts
  • Conjunctivitis (“pink eye”), styes and other eye infections
  • Corneal abrasions
  • Crossed eyes (strabismus) and other eye muscle/movement disorders
  • Eye injuries
  • Eye problems caused by diseases such as diabetes or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), and other systemic or neurological diseases
  • Ptosis (drooping eyelids)
  • Retinopathy of prematurity
  • Visual processing disorders

Our Services

  • Eye exams and vision screening
  • Prescribing of eyeglasses and contact lenses
  • Emergency care for eye injuries
  • Diagnosis of visual processing disorders
  • Surgery, microsurgery ,and laser surgery to correct eye problems
  • Surgical biopsies of growths involving the eye
  • Medical management of eye disorders

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