Pediatric Vision Specialists
NEI Serves Northeastern Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Hazelton, and Surrounding Areas in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Other Counties
A child's visual system develops rapidly in the first months and years of life. This is why it is important to have your child's eyes examined at the first sign of a problem. If there is no obvious abnormality, it is recommended that all children have their vision checked by their pediatrician using a wall chart or optical tester at 3-4 years of age.
If there are signs of developmental delay, or if there is a family history of crossed eyes, childhood cataracts, or amblyopia, the child's vision should be checked in infancy.
Childhood Eye Disorders
Types of vision disorder most often seen in children can include:
- Amblyopia (also called lazy eye) is a condition in which one eye develops good vision, while the other eye does not
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Allergies
- Inflammations
- Keratitis (inflammation of the cornea)
- Poor vision
- Infections
NEI Pediatric Eye Care Specialists
NEI doctors whose interests include pediatric eye care are:
Contact Northeastern Eye Institute today for a consultation about our comprehensive pediatric eye care services. Call toll-free (800) 334-2233 or (570) 342-3145
