Paediatric Ophthalmology Services provided at

Angel Eyes – Consultation Services

Children, unlike adults, need special care and attention when it comes to eye examination or dealing with an eye condition. The Paediatric Ophthalmology services at Angel Eyes are equipped to provide the best possible care for children’s eye problems, whether simple or complex, and can be diagnosed and treated all under one roof by well-experienced doctors, with state-of-the-art technology surgical care.

The Importance of Childhood Eye Exams

Every child should undergo a comprehensive eye examination at least before they get enrolled in a school. There are conditions such as Refractive Error and Amblyopia which can go unnoticed if not tested for specifically at a very early age. Young children who are under the age of 5 years are vulnerable to these kinds of problems as they cannot express themselves. Hence periodic eye check-up is advisable for this age group. It becomes even more essential for children to undergo early screening if they have a family history of having some eye problems.

Schedule Followed at Angel Eyes for Routine Eye Check-up for children

Early diagnosis and treatment of childhood eye diseases and disorders significantly impact your child’s physical, emotional and social development.

• If you have an infant, your paediatrician should perform vision screening during the first year of life.
• Every child should undergo a comprehensive eye examination at least before they get enrolled in a school. There are conditions such as Refractive Error and Amblyopia which can go unnoticed if not tested for specifically at a very early age.
• Vision screening should be repeated periodically throughout childhood, particularly between the ages 3 to 5 years to detect amblyopia or its risk factors. Children with a family history of amblyopia, strabismus, congenital cataracts, congenital glaucoma, or retinoblastoma may benefit from a complete eye exam.
• In addition, those children who have certain medical conditions such as intellectual disabilities, developmental delay, Down syndrome, neurofibromatosis, prematurity or behavioural issues benefit greatly from a comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist. If you or your paediatrician suspect a problem or if there is a family history of eye disease, schedule an appointment with a paediatric ophthalmologist.

Mandatory Consultation and Complete Eye-check-up if following symptoms are seen:

Any of the following signs or symptoms may be indicative of a number of serious eye problems. If your child experiences any of the following, see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible: 

• Pain in or around the eye 
• One eye turns in toward the nose or wanders out toward the ear, either constantly or occasionally                    
• Eyes that do not appear to look in the same direction 
• Child tilts or turns head when looking intently 
• One eye closes occasionally, especially when the child is outside 
• Eyes shake or vibrate 
• Child covers one eye to look at things 
• Squints, or squeezes eyes nearly closed, to see 
• Cannot identify things across the room or farther away 
• Frequent rubbing of eye 
• Discharge from eyes (stuck together in the morning) 
• Droopy eyelids 
• A white pupil in one or both eyes 
• Eyes tearing or wet-looking, when not crying 
• Any swelling or lump in or around the eyes or eyelids 
• Any difference in size, shape or colour of any part of the eye (i.e. pupil) or eyelids 
• Redness of the eye 
• Functionally one-eyed 

Schedule an appointment today if you notice any of the above symptoms in your child.

Key points to remember for Consultation:

1. Please book your appointments well in advance to decrease the waiting time.
2. Walk-in patients are seen on first come first serve basis.
3. Do not bring any other children below age 12 years except the patient.
4. Give a light feed to the child before bringing to the hospital.
5. Dress the child comfortably, well suited for an air-conditioned environment.
6. Do bring along all relevant medical records of the child and not just the eye health records.
7. In case your child wears glasses, do bring them along

Please remember, your patience and co-operation is very important in diagnosing and treating your child.