Disorders of the Iris and Pupil
Anatomy and Embryology Print Section Listen The iris is a structure composed of connective tissue and blood vessels that lies just anterior to the lens. The central opening in the…
Diseases of the Conjunctiva
Definitions and Epidemiology Print Section Listen The conjunctiva is the clear layer of tissue that lines the inner eyelids (tarsal or palpebral conjunctiva) and the eyeball itself (bulbar conjunctiva). It…
Disorders of the Orbit
Anatomy and Embryology Print Section Listen The orbit is the space in the skull in which the eye and extraocular muscles are located. It is cone-shaped, widest anteriorly and tapering…
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…
