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Should I worry if my child has one pupil bigger than the other?

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.

Why does my child have a coloboma?

Some children are born with a key-hole shaped rather than a round pupil – the technical term for this is coloboma. Usually, the elongated part of the pupil is at the bottom part of the iris, towards the nose. A coloboma is the result of an incomplete development of that particular part of the eye. Renowned consultant ophthalmologist Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor details information for parents and carers.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on 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.

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