About
Children may be affected by many eye conditions and routine checks are necessary for early detection and treatments. Common conditions include;
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Crossed eyes (strabismus)
- Short-sightedness (myopia)
- Long-sightedness (hyperopia)
- Astigmatism
- Conjunctivitis
- Congenital droopy eyelid (ptosis)
- Childhood cataracts
- Congenital glaucoma
- Eye injuries
Diagnosis
Routine eye examinations are important from 3 years of age. Early detection and treatments of all eye conditions will help minimise any visual loss.