An ocular coloboma is a birth defect in which various parts of the eye fail to completely develop. Colobomas may affect the iris and result in an abnormally shaped pupil, the eyelid, the retina, and the optic nerve. Colobomas may cause decreased vision and be associated with other systemic abnormalities. Read more about colobomas in our medical library. The medical library covers over 80 topics related to children's eye care with articles presented in a question-and-answer format.

WHAT IS STRABISMUS?

Strabismus is the condition where the eyes are misaligned. Different types of strabismus include crossed eyes (esotropia, the most common type in children), out-turned eyes (exotropia), or vertical misalignment (hyper or hypotropia). The problem may be present intermittently or constantly. Treatment options depend upon the type of strabismus, and may include glasses, prism lenses, and/or surgery. To read more about strabismus, just click here

WHY DOES A CHILD NEED GLASSES?

Children may need glasses for several reasons - some of which are different than for adults. Because a child's vision system is growing and developing, especially during the first 5-6 years of life, glasses may play an important role in insuring normal vision development. To read more about the main reasons a child may need glasses and other common pediatric eye problems, just click here.

BUILDING ON A STRONG FOUNDATION!

Formed almost 35 years ago, the Children's Eye Foundation's mission is to optimize the quality of life for infants and children as well as adults with strabismus by fostering normal vision development and protection of vision through programs of prevention, treatment, research, and education. To find out more about the Foundation, just click here.

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UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EYECARE PROFESSIONALS

The National Consumer League has conduted a survey to explore consumers understanding of Eye Care Providers. Educate your patients and parents about the difference! Please consider posting this in your office and on your website! Click on the link for more information.

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