Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus

What kinds of treatments do pediatric ophthalmologists provide?

• General eye examinations
• Prescriptions for glasses and/or contact lenses
• Treatment for amblyopia (“lazy eye”) therapy including glasses, patching and pharmacological treatment
• Topical and/or systemic therapy for eye infections, chalazia, glaucoma, blocked tear ducts, and inflammations. Medicines include antibiotics, antivirals and steroids.
• Probe and Irrigation procedures for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (blocked tear ducts)
• Excision of chalazia
• Eye muscle surgery for strabismus
• Pediatric cataract extraction including use of intraocular lenses

Dr. Kali Cole is The Eye Institute’s specialists in Pediatric Ophthalmology.

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