Gentle, Specialised Eye Care for Children
The Paediatric Ophthalmology service at Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research provides eye and vision care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents.
Children may not always be able to explain vision problems clearly. Concerns such as frequent eye rubbing, squinting, watery eyes, poor attention while reading, headaches, difficulty seeing the board, delayed visual response, or abnormal eye alignment may need timely evaluation.
Our ophthalmology team provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up for common and specialised eye concerns in children, with a focus on early detection, child-friendly care and long-term vision development.
Conditions and Concerns We Treat
Our Paediatric Ophthalmology service supports children with:
Our Paediatric Ophthalmology Services
Child Eye Consultation
A child eye consultation helps assess vision, eye alignment, eye movement, eye health and symptoms affecting daily activities.
During consultation, the ophthalmologist may assess:
The aim is to identify the concern early and guide parents on the next steps.
Vision Screening and Refractive Error Care
Children may need glasses if they have refractive errors such as difficulty seeing near or far objects clearly.
Refractive errors may show up as:
Early correction with glasses can support learning, reading, confidence and visual development.
Squint Evaluation
Squint occurs when both eyes do not appear aligned in the same direction. It may be constant or appear only at certain times.
Children with squint may need assessment for:
Early evaluation is important because untreated squint may affect visual development in some children.
Lazy Eye or Amblyopia Care
Lazy eye, also called amblyopia, happens when vision does not develop properly in one or both eyes during childhood.
It may be associated with:
Treatment may include glasses, patching, eye exercises, treatment of the underlying cause and regular follow-up, depending on the child’s age and condition.
Paediatric Cataract Evaluation and Surgery
Cataract in children may be present at birth or develop later. It can affect vision development if not diagnosed and treated in time.
Our ophthalmology team provides evaluation and treatment planning for:
Surgery and treatment planning are advised based on the child’s age, cataract type, vision impact, eye health and doctor assessment.
Watering Eyes and Tear Duct Concerns
Some infants and children may have persistent watering, discharge or stickiness of the eyes due to tear duct or infection-related concerns.
Evaluation may be advised if the child has:
Treatment depends on the child’s age, severity, clinical findings and underlying cause.
Allergic Eye Conditions and Red Eye
Children may commonly experience redness, itching, watering, swelling or irritation due to allergy or infection.
Paediatric eye care may support children with:
The treatment plan depends on whether the concern is allergy, infection, dryness, injury or another eye condition.
Eyelid and Anterior Segment Concerns
Children may need evaluation for eyelid, cornea, lens or front-of-eye concerns.
This may include:
Treatment may include medicines, observation, minor procedure or surgery where clinically required.
Eye Injury in Children
Eye injuries in children should be assessed promptly, especially when there is pain, redness, swelling, bleeding, blurred vision or chemical exposure.
Urgent evaluation may be needed for:
Early care can help reduce the risk of complications.
Diagnostic Support
Depending on the child’s symptoms and age, evaluation may include:
Investigations are recommended only when clinically appropriate.
Coordinated Care with Other Specialities
Children with eye concerns may sometimes need support from more than one specialist.
Our Paediatric Ophthalmology team may coordinate with:
This coordination helps provide comprehensive care when eye concerns are linked with developmental, neurological, endocrine, newborn, injury-related or systemic health conditions.
Our Approach to Paediatric Eye Care
At Sitaram Bhartia, paediatric eye care is planned with patience, sensitivity and attention to the child’s comfort.
Our approach includes:
The goal is to protect vision, support development and help children function better at home, school and daily life.
When Should You Consult a Paediatric Ophthalmologist?
You may consider consulting a paediatric ophthalmologist if your child has:
Seek urgent care if there is sudden vision loss, eye injury, chemical exposure, severe eye pain, sudden swelling, or redness with reduced vision.
Doctors and Care Team
The Paediatric Ophthalmology service is supported by ophthalmologists, paediatricians, nurses, diagnostic teams, anaesthesia teams and other specialists where required.
The team works together to provide child eye consultation, vision assessment, squint evaluation, lazy eye care, paediatric cataract evaluation, eye infection care, eye injury support, surgery planning and long-term follow-up.
Why Choose Sitaram Bhartia for Paediatric Ophthalmology?
Child-Friendly Eye Care
Children are assessed with patience and age-appropriate methods so that eye evaluation is as comfortable as possible.
Early Detection of Vision Problems
Timely evaluation can help identify refractive errors, squint, lazy eye, cataract and other concerns that may affect visual development.
Comprehensive Paediatric Eye Evaluation
The service supports vision testing, eye alignment assessment, refraction, anterior segment examination, retina evaluation and follow-up planning.
Support for Squint and Lazy Eye
Children with squint, amblyopia or unequal vision can receive assessment, treatment planning and follow-up guidance.
Paediatric Cataract Care
Children with suspected paediatric or congenital cataract can receive evaluation, treatment planning and follow-up.
Coordination with Paediatric Teams
Care may be coordinated with paediatrics, neonatology, paediatric neurology, child development, anaesthesia and other departments where needed.
Clear Guidance for Parents
Parents receive explanations about diagnosis, treatment options, glasses, patching, medicines, surgery, follow-up and warning signs.
Care Across Childhood
The service supports newborns, infants, children and adolescents with age-specific eye and vision concerns.
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