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Eye Disorders in Children

Many disorders of the eye require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Blepharitis

Blocked Tear Duct (Dacryostenosis)

Cellulitis

Chalazion

Conjunctivitis (Newborn/Childhood)

Keratitis

Retinoblastoma

Retinopathy of Prematurity

Stye (Hordeolum)

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Common Eye Disorders

One common eye disorder is conjunctivitis, sometimes called pink eye. It's an inflammation of the blood vessels in the eye membrane. Another common disorder is a chalazion—a small bump that develops on the upper or lower eyelid.

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Cellulitis of the Eyelid or Eye Socket in Children

Cellulitis is a serious type of infection and inflammation. It can occur in various parts of the body. When it occurs in the eyelid and tissues in the front part of the eye area, it’s called preseptal cellulitis. When it occurs behind and around the eye in the eye socket (orbit), it’s called orbital cellulitis. Both of these conditions are serious.

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Normal Vision

To understand how certain problems can affect your child's vision, it’s important to know how normal vision happens.

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Refractive Errors in Children

The most common refractive errors in children are nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

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