Pediatric Ophthalmology

Concerned About Your Child’s Eye Health?

Healthy vision is essential for a child’s learning and development. Our eye specialists provide gentle, thorough eye care for children of all ages.

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Specialised Eye Care for Children

Paediatric ophthalmology focuses on diagnosing and treating eye conditions in infants, children, and teenagers. Children may not always express vision problems, which makes regular eye examinations especially important.

At Eye Align, we create a calm and child-friendly environment where young patients feel comfortable. Our goal is to protect your child’s vision and support healthy visual development from an early age.

Our Approach to Children’s Eye Care

We understand that children need a different approach to eye examinations. Our paediatric eye care services are designed to be gentle, reassuring, and effective.

We work closely with parents to explain findings clearly and guide them through treatment options. Early detection and timely treatment play a key role in preventing long-term vision issues.

Child-Friendly and Parent-Focused Care

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Gentle and Comfortable Exams

We use age-appropriate methods to examine children without causing fear or discomfort.

Early Detection and Prevention

Identifying vision problems early helps support proper visual and learning development.

Clear Guidance for Parents

We ensure parents understand their child’s condition and the next steps in care.

Paediatric Eye Conditions We Treat

Eye Align provides care for a wide range of children’s eye conditions, including:

Squint (strabismus)
Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Refractive errors like near or far sightedness
Eye infections and allergies
Blocked tear ducts
Congenital eye conditions
Eye injuries in children
Headache or eye strain related to vision

When Should Your Child See an Eye Specialist

Paediatric eye examinations are recommended if:

Our Paediatric Eye Care Process

Whether you’ve been living with symptoms for a while or you’ve just started noticing muscle or bone pain, we can help pinpoint what’s ailing you:

1
Child-Focused Eye Assessment
We evaluate your child’s vision, eye alignment, and eye health using gentle techniques.
2
Personalised Treatment Plan
Treatment may include glasses, patching, eye exercises, or further evaluation as needed.
3
Regular Monitoring and Support
Follow-up visits help track progress and ensure healthy visual development.

FAQs About Paediatric Ophthalmology

There are many questions about the service, we have selected frequently asked questions about this service. If you do not see your answer, please contact us.

At what age should my child have their first eye exam?
A child should ideally have an eye check-up by age three, or earlier if any issues are noticed.
Can children wear glasses safely?
Yes. Glasses are safe and often essential for correcting vision and supporting eye development.
What is lazy eye and can it be treated?
Lazy eye occurs when one eye is weaker. Early treatment greatly improves outcomes.
How often should children have eye exams?
Children should have regular check-ups as advised by the eye specialist, especially during growth years.
Why Choose Eye Align

Childrens Eye Care

Experienced in children’s eye care
Calm and friendly clinical environment
Parent-focused communication
Accurate diagnosis and treatment
Trusted eye care in South Mumbai

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Clinic Hours
Sunday & Wednesday: Closed Monday & Tuesday: 11 AM – 8 PM Thursday to Saturday: 11 AM – 8 PM