A comprehensive pediatric eye exam can uncover one of several different types of eye problems. Glasses – Your child may be nearsighted (myopia), farsighted (hyperopia) or have astigmatism. It is important that children who need glasses, wear them full time when they are young to develop good vision in each eye and three dimensional vision. Amblyopia or “lazy eye” occurs when the vision is reduced in one eye, causing it to be weaker than the other. This can occur because there is a difference in prescription between the 2 eyes and one eye becomes more dominant. Or, amblyopia can occur because of strabismus, or misaligned eyes. If an eye turns in or out, it does not see as clearly as the straight one and becomes weaker. Rarely, cataracts or severely droopy eye lids can cause amblyopia as well. The main treatment for amblyopia is patching, in which the stronger, more dominant eye is patched, to allow the weaker eye a chance to gain vision.
Pediatric Eye Care
Pediatric Services
We also offer a beautiful, sunlit, kid-friendly separate waiting for our pediatric patients. Our waiting room is filled with books, toys and coloring books to make the examination process as pleasant as possible. In addition, we have specially equipped examination room for children complete with toys and DVDs to attract childrens’ interest and facilitate a comprehensive eye examination.
Pediatric Ophthalmology is our passion. We love helping improve and preserve vision in our youngest patient. Our pediatric ophthalmologist is board certified and fellowship trained specifically to diagnose, manage and treat your child’s eyes. Children are not just small adults. Our technicians and doctor are mindful of this fact and at Honolulu Eye Clinic, our exam rooms and waiting room are specially designed for children to create a non-threatening and comfortable environment. To learn more about what your child will experience during their first eye exam, click here. A comprehensive pediatric eye exam can uncover one of several different types of eye problems.
