Disorders of the Lens
Definitions and Epidemiology Print Section Listen The lens is the normally clear structure that is located just posterior to the iris. The primary function of the lens is to focus…
Disorders of the Lacrimal System
Definitions and Epidemiology Print Section Listen Disorders of the lacrimal system are among the most common problems encountered in pediatric ophthalmology. Approximately 6% of infants are born with nasolacrimal duct…
Abnormal Optic Nerve
Abnormal Optic Nerve: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem The optic nerve is abnormal Common Causes Optic nerve hypoplasia Papilledema Optic nerve coloboma Glaucoma Other…
Abnormal Red Reflex
Abnormal Red Reflex: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My child’s eye reflex looks white.” Common Causes Cataract Retinoblastoma Pseudoleukocoria Other Causes Retinal abnormalities Detachment…
Cloudy Cornea
Cloudy Cornea: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My child’s eye looks cloudy.” Common Causes Infantile glaucoma Corneal infection Forceps injury Peter’s anomaly Other Causes…
Anisocoria
Anisocoria: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “One of my child’s pupils is larger than the other.” Common Causes Physiological anisocoria Horner syndrome Iritis Pharmacological…
Bumps on the Iris
Bumps on the Iris: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My child has bumps on the colored part of the eye.” Common Causes Small iris…
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Hemorrhage: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem Retinal hemorrhage Common Causes Normal birth Child abuse Other Causes Major trauma Systemic disease Glutaric aciduria type…
Bumps Around the Eyes
Bumps Around the Eyes: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My child has a bump on (or near) his eye.” Common Causes Newborns Hemangioma Dermoid…
Droopy Eyelids
Droopy Eyelids: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My child’s eyelid is droopy.” Common Causes Congenital ptosis Other Causes Myasthenia gravis Horner syndrome Third nerve…
