{"id":1358,"date":"2023-10-31T10:09:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T10:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/?page_id=1358"},"modified":"2023-11-02T11:52:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T11:52:35","slug":"pediatric-ophthalmology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/pediatric-ophthalmology\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Ophthalmology\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1358\" class=\"elementor elementor-1358\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a5a84dd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a5a84dd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-119294e3\" data-id=\"119294e3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-32859c3a elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"32859c3a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1fe78ad9\" data-id=\"1fe78ad9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65ab5926 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"65ab5926\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 04-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/man-using-eye-drops-close-up-1024x731.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1361\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/man-using-eye-drops-close-up-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/man-using-eye-drops-close-up-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/man-using-eye-drops-close-up-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/man-using-eye-drops-close-up-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/man-using-eye-drops-close-up-2048x1462.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/man-using-eye-drops-close-up-650x464.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3719046c\" data-id=\"3719046c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d654279 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d654279\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 04-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pediatric Ophthalmology \n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ad989f3 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ad989f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 04-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Pediatric ophthalmology is a specialized branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye conditions and visual disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric ophthalmologists are medical doctors who have undergone additional training and education to become experts in the unique eye care needs of young patients.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e4f2bf3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e4f2bf3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e08c4cf\" data-id=\"3e08c4cf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7327283b elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"7327283b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_left   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-text_center\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">ABOUT<\/h2><h3 class=\"ekit-heading--subtitle elementskit-section-subtitle  \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPediatric Ophthalmology \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-42497bb7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"42497bb7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-135dbf59\" data-id=\"135dbf59\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c8b3267 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c8b3267\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5b46a389\" data-id=\"5b46a389\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cedea48 ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"7cedea48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                            <div class=\"elementskit-box-header\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon text-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"248\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Description@2x.svg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2023\/10\/Description@2x.svg 150w, https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2023\/10\/Description@2x.svg 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/>                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Description                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  <p>Children's eye care requires a specialized approach. Our pediatric ophthalmologists use techniques like binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy and pediatric visual evoked potentials (VEP) to evaluate young patients comprehensively. From amblyopia management to pediatric cataract surgery, we prioritize early intervention for lifelong visual health.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-169a49ac\" data-id=\"169a49ac\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5150fe95 ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"5150fe95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                            <div class=\"elementskit-box-header\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon text-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"207\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Significance@2x-1.svg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Significance                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  <p>\n<b> 1.<\/b> Early detection and intervention are crucial for optimal visual development.<br><b> 2.<\/b> Amblyopia treatment fosters balanced binocular vision in children.<br><b> 3.<\/b> Pediatric cataract surgery addresses congenital or developmental lens opacities.\n<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-50cb8ef4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"50cb8ef4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-30229455\" data-id=\"30229455\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-170603dd ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"170603dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                            <div class=\"elementskit-box-header\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon text-center\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"176\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Highlights@2x-1.svg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Highlights                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  <p><b>1.<\/b>  Our team has expertise in treating young patients, ensuring their visual health.<br>\n<b>2.<\/b> We have child-friendly examination rooms and a team experienced in working with young patients.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-75fb660a\" data-id=\"75fb660a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c33ec1 ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"3c33ec1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                            <div class=\"elementskit-box-header\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon text-center\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"188\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Unique-Hospital@2x.svg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Unique Hospital Features                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  <p><b>Child-friendly Examination Environment:<\/b><br>Designing examination rooms and spaces to create a comfortable and engaging experience for young patients.<br>\n<b>Expertise in Strabismus and Amblyopia Management:<\/b><br>Specialized care for conditions like strabismus and amblyopia to ensure optimal visual development.<br><b>Collaborative Care with Pediatric Specialists:<\/b><br>\nWorking closely with pediatricians and other specialists to address comprehensive health needs.\n\n<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-61ce52d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"61ce52d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-721e6642\" data-id=\"721e6642\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a48a357 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"3a48a357\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_left   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-text_center\"><h3 class=\"ekit-heading--subtitle elementskit-section-subtitle  \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDetailed Explanation\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ffb30b0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ffb30b0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d096038\" data-id=\"d096038\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-193ecbd2 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-bdt-accordion\" data-id=\"193ecbd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\" 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data-title=\"what-is-pediatric-ophthalmology-and-why-is-it-important-for-children-039-s-eye-health\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                What is pediatric ophthalmology and why is it important for children&#039;s eye health?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">Pediatric ophthalmology is a specialized field of medicine focused on diagnosing and treating eye conditions in children. It is crucial for early detection and management of eye disorders to ensure proper visual development.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-at-what-age-should-children-have-their-first-eye-exam-and-what-does-it-entail\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" data-title=\"at-what-age-should-children-have-their-first-eye-exam-and-what-does-it-entail\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                At what age should children have their first eye exam, and what does it entail?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">Children should have their first comprehensive eye exam between the ages of 6 months and 1 year. The exam may involve evaluating vision, eye alignment, and overall eye health.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-what-are-common-eye-conditions-in-children-and-how-are-they-treated\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" data-title=\"what-are-common-eye-conditions-in-children-and-how-are-they-treated\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                What are common eye conditions in children, and how are they treated?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">Common conditions include refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism), amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye misalignment), and blocked tear ducts. Treatment options may include glasses, eye patches, vision therapy, or surgical intervention.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-how-can-parents-identify-signs-of-potential-eye-problems-in-their-children\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" data-title=\"how-can-parents-identify-signs-of-potential-eye-problems-in-their-children\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                How can parents identify signs of potential eye problems in their children?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">Signs may include squinting, rubbing the eyes excessively, holding objects very close to the face, having difficulty focusing, or complaining of headaches or eye discomfort. Any noticeable changes in the appearance or behavior of the eyes should be addressed.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-558c31d1\" data-id=\"558c31d1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2837c3a3 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-bdt-accordion\" data-id=\"2837c3a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"bdt-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-container\">\n            <div id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-2837c3a3\" class=\"bdt-ep-accordion bdt-accordion\" data-bdt-accordion=\"{&quot;collapsible&quot;:true,&quot;multiple&quot;:false,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;ease-in-out&quot;}\" data-settings=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;bdt-ep-accordion-2837c3a3&quot;,&quot;activeHash&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;activeScrollspy&quot;:null,&quot;hashTopOffset&quot;:false,&quot;hashScrollspyTime&quot;:false}\">\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-what-is-amblyopia-lazy-eye-and-how-is-it-treated-in-children\" data-accordion-index=\"0\" data-title=\"what-is-amblyopia-quot-lazy-eye-quot-and-how-is-it-treated-in-children\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                What is amblyopia (&quot;lazy eye&quot;) and how is it treated in children?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">mblyopia occurs when one eye has reduced vision due to poor visual development. Treatment may involve patching the stronger eye to encourage the weaker eye to work harder, along with corrective measures like glasses.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-how-is-strabismus-eye-misalignment-diagnosed-and-treated-in-children\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" data-title=\"how-is-strabismus-eye-misalignment-diagnosed-and-treated-in-children\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                How is strabismus (eye misalignment) diagnosed and treated in children?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">Strabismus is diagnosed through a comprehensive eye exam. Treatment may involve glasses, vision therapy, or in some cases, surgery to correct the alignment of the eyes.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-are-there-specific-visual-milestones-parents-should-be-aware-of-as-their-child-grows\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" data-title=\"are-there-specific-visual-milestones-parents-should-be-aware-of-as-their-child-grows\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                Are there specific visual milestones parents should be aware of as their child grows?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">Yes, reaching developmental milestones related to vision, such as tracking objects, making eye contact, and focusing, are important indicators of visual health in infants and young children.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-can-certain-habits-or-activities-affect-a-childs-eye-health-such-as-excessive-screen-time\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" data-title=\"can-certain-habits-or-activities-affect-a-child-039-s-eye-health-such-as-excessive-screen-time\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                Can certain habits or activities affect a child&#039;s eye health, such as excessive screen time?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">Excessive screen time can lead to digital eye strain and may contribute to nearsightedness in some cases. Encouraging breaks from screens and outdoor play can help support overall eye health.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pediatric Ophthalmology Pediatric ophthalmology is a specialized branch of medicine focused on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1358"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1358"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1358\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2160,"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1358\/revisions\/2160"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}