Pediatric ophthalmology is a branch of medicine that focuses on children’s eye health, especially as it relates to common pediatric eye disorders, the anatomy of the eye, and surgical procedures.

At the Eye Health Center of Troy, Dr. Kaw and her team offer eye care for patients of all ages, including infants, children, and young adults. They perform some procedures in-office, and they offer hospital-based procedures at Samaritan Hospital and Albany Medical Center.

No matter the issue, Dr. Kaw and her team can help your child with eye-related emergencies, complex conditions, or regular checkups. Common services younger patients need include:

• Strabismus surgery: correction of eye turning or crossed eyes

• Amblyopia treatment: resolving “lazy eye,” a condition where the brain favors one eye over the other

• Routine eye care: such as vision assessments, treatment for sports injuries, or screening for hereditary eye diseases

• Contact lens fitting: for older children or young adults

Dr. Kaw and her team know that doctor visits can make children fearful or anxious, so they provide all services in a comfortable and welcoming environment for children and their families.

Low-risk children get eye exams as young as six months. They should then have another exam around age three, an exam before first grade, and regular exams about every two years up to age 18.

If your child has a high risk for eye conditions or hereditary diseases, similar guidelines apply; however, they may need exams about once a year after first grade.

Your child’s eye health is intricately connected to key development processes like balance, coordination, and spatial awareness. Regular pediatric ophthalmology appointments ensure that your child’s eyes develop properly and that Dr. Kaw and her team can intervene before vision problems become complicated or dangerous.

As a sole-physician practice, the Eye Health Center of Troy allows children to see the same physician each visit, so they can develop a relationship of trust.

To learn more or schedule a consultation, call the office or book online today.