by Marty | Sep 14, 2020 | pediatric eye doctor
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear tissue covering the white part of the eyes. It becomes red or swollen when it is infected, irritated, or inflamed due to a bacteria or virus. Pink eye has been detected as an...
by Marty | May 31, 2020 | pediatric eye doctor
Strabismus, or squint, is one of the most common conditions in ophthalmology. Eye doctors are called upon to correct misalignments where one of the eyes has turned upward, downward, outward, or inward. This latter inward deviation accounts for 75% of total cases in...
by Marty | Feb 16, 2020 | pediatric eye doctor
Eye care should be an important part of your child’s overall health care regime. Eye exams are an important way to identify potential issues with your child’s vision before they become a problem. Early diagnosis and relevant treatment greatly increase the chances of...
by Marty | Nov 29, 2019 | pediatric eye doctor
In our last article, we outlined the things that are important to know before your child undergoes surgery. One of the things were common types of pediatric eye surgery, namely strabismus, tear duct, ptosis, cataract, and glaucoma surgeries. A study published by the...
by Marty | Jun 30, 2019 | Ophthalmologist in Livingston, pediatric eye doctor
Strabismus is no joke. Approximately 5% of ALL children are affected by strabismus. Many parents believe that their children’s strabismus, especially if it is not severe, will get better with time. But, in most cases that is not true! In our previous article “What is...
by Marty | Dec 24, 2018 | children’s ophthalmologist, pediatric eye doctor
Children’s vulnerability and the need for special eye care Kids, especially under the age of 12, are still in their formative years. Their physiology is undergoing developmental changes which could make them susceptible to impairments or health problems that could...
