Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology
The Strabismus (squint) and Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at Mansarovar Eye Hospital provides specialized eye care for children and adults with strabismus (squint).
The department focuses on early detection, timely intervention, and long-term visual rehabilitation, ensuring optimal visual development and ocular alignment.
Children’s eye disorders often go unnoticed due to lack of symptoms; hence, early screening is essential to prevent lifelong visual impairment such as amblyopia (lazy eye).
Scope of Services
- Pediatric Eye Evaluation
Comprehensive eye examination tailored for infants and children, including assessment of visual acuity, refraction, ocular alignment, and anterior and posterior segment evaluation. Special emphasis is placed on detecting refractive errors, amblyopia, congenital cataract, and other developmental eye disorders. - Squint (Strabismus) Management
Detailed evaluation of ocular deviation using prism measurements and binocular vision assessment. Both non-surgical and surgical managementoptions are offered, with individualized treatment planning. - Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Therapy
Early diagnosis and structured management of amblyopia through glasses, patching therapy, and vision training, aimed at maximizing visual potential during the critical period of visual development. - Refractive Error Correction
Prescription of appropriate spectacles and guidance for compliance in children, including management of high refractive errors and anisometropia. - Myopia Control Strategies
Comprehensive management aimed at slowing the progression of myopiain children. Services include risk assessment, lifestyle counselling (including increased outdoor activity and reduced near work), and evidence-based interventions such as low-dose atropine therapy, specialized optical solutions, and regular monitoring of axial length and refractive status. - Surgical Management of Squint
Advanced squint surgeries are performed to correct ocular misalignment, improve binocular function, and achieve good cosmetic outcomes. Procedures are planned with precision based on detailed preoperative measurements. - Pediatric Ocular Disorders
Management of conditions such as congenital cataract, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, pediatric glaucoma, and ocular infections, often requiring multidisciplinary coordination.
Surgical procedures are performed in well-equipped modular operation theatres with pediatric anesthesia support, ensuring safety and comfort for young patients.
Understanding the unique needs of children, the department emphasizes a gentle, child-friendly approach with active parental involvement. Regular follow-up is essential, particularly for amblyopia, myopia control, and post-surgical care, to ensure optimal long-term visual outcomes.