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Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a common condition that causes blurry vision.

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Astigmatism, Hyperopia, and Myopia

Astigmatism, hyperopia (farsightedness), and myopia are refractive errors of the eye seen in 20 percent of children.

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Blepharitis

Blepharitis is a chronic condition that causes swelling and irritation of the eyelid.

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Blocked Tear Duct (Dacryostenosis)

A blocked tear duct can be a relatively common ailment that affects as many as 6 percent of newborns.

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Cataracts

A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye that can cause blurry vision or block vision.

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Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect muscle tone, posture, and movement as a result of damage to the brain of an infant.

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Chalazion

A chalazion is a persistent inflammation or swelling of the upper or lower eyelid that can also include the middle part of the eyelid.

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Congenital Rubella

Congenital rubella syndrome (measles) is a virus that can cause birth defects if a mother passes it to her fetus.

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Congenital Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the parasite toxoplasma gondii and is usually acquired by the parasite getting into the body by the mouth (for instance, by eating undercooked meat).

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Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye.

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Corneal Abrasions

A corneal abrasion is a scratch or injury to the cornea, which is the dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. This is a very common occurrence in...

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Corneal Cross Linking

Corneal cross linking is a procedure to halt the progression of vision problems caused by a thinning cornea.

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Cortical Visual Impairment

Cortical visual impairment is diagnosed when children show abnormal visual responses that aren’t caused by the eyes themselves.

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of disorders that affect a person's connective tissue.

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Eye Injuries

Eye injuries can be serious and are usually quite painful. They are a common cause of vision loss in children.

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Eye Socket Fracture

An eye socket, or orbital, fracture occurs when one or more bones surrounding the eye are broken.

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a condition in which the normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises. The fluid collects and eventually causes loss of vision.

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Haemophilus Influenzae Infections

Haemophilus influenzae, or H. influenzae, is a group of bacteria that cause different types of infections.

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Hemangioma

A hemangioma is a type of benign tumor in infants.

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Hyphema

Hyphema refers to blood collecting in the anterior chamber of the eye, the front section of the eye's interior.

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Inherited Retinal Disorders

An inherited retinal disorder (IRD) alters the structure and function of the retina and impairs vision.

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Iritis (Uveitis)

Iritis is a form of uveitis and refers to the inflammation of the iris of the eye. It’s the most common form of uveitis in children.

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Kabuki Syndrome

Kabuki syndrome is a rare congenital disorder.

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Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that causes distorted, blurry vision.

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Lebers Optic Atrophy

Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy causes a painless loss of central vision in people between 12 and 30 years old.

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Marfan Syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes the body's connective tissues to be weaker than they should be.

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Neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis 1 is a genetic condition that causes symptoms including tumors (called neurofibromas) formed from nerve tissue.

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Noonan Syndrome

Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition that can affect many different areas of the body and development.

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Optic Neuritis (ON)

Optic neuritis (ON) involves an attack of inflammation (swelling) in your optic nerve.

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Orbital Cellulitis

Orbital cellulitis and periorbital cellulitis are inflammation and infection of the tissue and skin surrounding the eye.

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Pediatric Eye Examinations

Thousands of patients visit us each year for pediatric eye examinations.

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Progeria

Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS, aka “progeria”) is a rare condition in which children show signs of early aging.

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Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is a rare childhood cancer of the eye. It arises from the retina.

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Retinopathy of Prematurity ROP

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) affects blood vessels in premature babies’ eyes. Infants with more severe forms of ROP face a serious risk of blindness.

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Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome

Saethre-Chotzen syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by the premature fusion of certain skull bones, which prevents the skull from growing normally and affects the shape of the head and...

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Strabismus and Amblyopia

Strabismus occurs when the eyes are not aligned properly. Amblyopia from strabismus occurs when vision does not develop normally during childhood because the eyes are not aligned.

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