Category Children’s Eyes

Early Detection and Eye Examinations in Children

A routine eye examination for newborns and children is therefore recommended. From 18 months onward, potential vision disorders can be detected in order to identify and treat defects such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism early. An eye examination…

Vision Development in Children

In early childhood, potential refractive errors, strabismus, or an organic disorder can lead to permanent vision impairment. The earlier an eye disorder is detected, the higher the likelihood of achieving normal vision development.

Squint or Strabismus

Strabismus is one of the most common visual impairments in children. Nearly 3% of children are affected. Strabismus can occur due to lens opacities, myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism and must always be thoroughly diagnosed and treated. Otherwise, the weaker eye…