Healthy eyes and good vision help children learn and explore the world around them. Children's eyes and vision should be checked regularly. Talk to your child's pediatrician about preventive eye screenings.
If your child is having an eye problem, they may be referred to a pediatric ophthalmologist.
What is pediatric ophthalmology?
A pediatric ophthalmologist is a board-certified medical doctor with special training in children's eye care. MaineHealth Ophthalmology providers have the skills and experience to treat pediatric vision and eye disorders such as:
- Amblyopia
- Capillary hemangiomas
- Cataracts
- Complex eye infections
- Inherited eye diseases
- Nasolacrimal (tear duct) disorders
- Ocular allergy
- Ocular cancers including retinoblastoma
- Pediatric glaucoma (high eye pressure)
- Refractive errors
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Diseases that affect the eyes, such as diabetes or metabolic disorders
- Trauma
