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Strabismus in an Older Child: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My (older) child’s eyes aren’t straight.” Common Causes Accommodative esotropia (crossing due to farsightedness)…

Red Eye: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My child’s eye is red.” Common Causes Conjunctivitis Infectious Allergic Trauma Corneal abrasion/foreign body Blunt trauma Contact…

Excess Tearing in Infants: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My baby looks like she is crying all the time.” Common Causes Nasolacrimal duct obstruction…

Ancillary Tests in Pediatric Ophthalmology: Introduction Print Section Listen A number of additional tests can be performed in the ophthalmologist’s office. They are generally reserved for specific indications, as described…

Strabismus in Infants: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My baby’s eyes aren’t straight.” Common Causes Normal newborn Pseudostrabismus Infantile esotropia Strabismus secondary to decreased…

Absent Tearing in Infants: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My baby doesn’t cry.” Common Cause Absent reflex tears Other Causes Dry eyes (alacrima) •…

Irritated Eyes: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My child’s eyes are irritated” but not red (bloodshot). Common Causes Idiopathic (general light sensitivity) Blepharitis/dry eyes…

Decreased Vision in Older Children: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My child is having trouble seeing.” Common Causes Needs glasses Learning disorder Wants glasses…

The Infant Who Does Not Appear To See: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My baby doesn’t see.” Common Causes Otherwise normal baby: delayed visual…