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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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…
Learning Disorders: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My child is having trouble at school.” Common Causes Reading disorder (dyslexia) Normal variation in rate of…
