Pediatric Ophthalmology

 

Appointments: 631.444.4090
Fax 631.444.1543

 


The Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Service provides surgical and non-surgical care for a wide variety of ocular problems and visual disorders in children as well as adults with strabismus. Pediatric patients with cataracts, glaucoma, corneal and retinal disorders are provided a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in conjunction with other specialty areas.

A full complement of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities are available, including:

Evaluation and treatment of lazy eye

Orthoptic Training
鈥� Occlusion Therapy
鈥� Prismatic glasses

Pediatric Cataracts
鈥� Small incision
鈥� Foldable lenses
鈥� Secondary lens implants

Laser treatment for premature infants and children
鈥� Diode Laser
鈥� NgYag laser

Surgical and medical treatment of strabismus
鈥� Topical anesthesia
鈥� Adjustable sutures

Alternative non-surgical treatment to strabismus
鈥� In-office botulinum injections
鈥� Prismatic adaptation
鈥� Orthoptic training

Eyelid problems in children
鈥� Dermoids
鈥� Ptosis

Nasolacrimal Duct obstruction
鈥� Probing and irrigation
鈥� Tube placement