Here, esteemed consultant ophthalmologist, Ms Evgenia (Jen) Anikina, provides an all-you-need-to-know guide with regards to myopia in children.
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Mrs Sarah Maling
18.09.24
Oftalmologia infantile
Looking squint straight in the eye
Leading consultant ophthamologist Mrs Sarah Maling breaks down the facts about strabismus, also known as squint, and how to best treat children with this condition
Should I worry if my child's pupils are of different size?
The pupils help us to adapt to our environment in an instant, adjusting to light as required. One possibility that can occur is that they can be different sizes - if you notice this in your child, is it something to be concerned about? Director of Moorfields Eye Hospital's children's eye service, Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor takes an expert look at this topic.
Should my child be doing eye exercises?
In our day-to-day activities, our eyes have to work so we can see. Sometimes, there is a problem or a weakness in our eye muscles and this can cause vision problems, even in children. In this article, consultant ophthalmologist and eye expert Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor has explained what eye muscle weaknesses cause difficulty seeing something close-up for children and what parents can do to help.
impact COVID-19 pandemic children’s eye clinic
Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, a leading paediatric ophthalmologist from Moorfields Eye Hospital, explains how the COVID-19 restrictions have impacted her eye clinic at Moorfields Eye Hospital, discusses both the benefits and challenges she has encountered from using video-consultations and explains what changes have been made to ensure everyone that enters the clinic remains safe.
Lazy eye: an expert’s guide to ambylopia
A lazy eye (known by the medical term “amblyopia”) is a relatively common condition. It is thought to affect about 4% of people. It tends to manifest in childhood and can reduce the child’s vision in one eye. Expert ophthalmologist Mr Saurabh Jain explains what causes a lazy eye and how it can be treated.
My child has conjunctivitis, how contagious is it?
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pinkeye is inflammation of the conjunctiva. This is the clear thin tissue that covers the white part of the eye. It’s quite common in young kids. Leading consultant ophthalmic surgeon Mr Saurabh Jain is here to talk about conjunctivitis, in particular, infectious conjunctivitis and when to take your child to a paediatric ophthalmologist.
Treating vitreoretinal conditions in children
If your child has an eye problem that is causing a damage to their retina or its blood supply, they may need surgical treatment to prevent serious loss of vision. We spoke to leading consultant paediatric ophthalmic surgeon Mr Robert Henderson about how surgery for this type of condition works – and how modern techniques are making all the differenc
Many things can irritate your eyes, and all of us will experience the symptoms of pink-eye in our lifetimes. While conjunctivitis or infections are more common causes, a more unusual possibility is that of uveitis. What exactly is this condition? Top ophthalmologist Ms Theresa Richardson explains all.
Mr Richard Bowman
17.09.18
Oftalmologia infantile
Nystagmus – what makes your eyes dance?
Nystagmus. Perhaps this is a word you have not heard of before. Despite its relative obscurity, this condition has a profound effect on the eyes, and tends to manifest during childhood. Expert ophthalmologist Mr Richard Bowman explains
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