We are now in the era of subspecialties in ophthalmology. So, the ophthalmic care of children is taken by pediatric ophthalmologist who is supposed to: Diagnose, treat all cases of children from birth to neonates be it congenital or acquired disorders Refractive errors in children Congenital tear duct obstruction Various forms of squints in children accommodative, non-accommodative, comitant, incomitant, paralytic Various types of ptosis congenital corneal dystrophies, Hurlers disease, Chad dermoid, Peters corneal anomaly, ROP screening, Coats disease To undertake EUA for children in age group of 4 to 6 years with various ocular problems, childhood ocular injury management, shaken baby syndrome, child abuse, getting injuries by whiplash or waist belt Educate parents not to allow them to overuse mobile phones, play games on mobile phones or iPad Routine screening of children for…
Duties Of Pediatric Ophthalmologist