What Are Child Eye Diseases?

Some children can be born with eye diseases or develop them early in life. They include:

• White Pupil
• Lump, Swelling or drooping of the eyelid
• Large Cornea
• Tearing, Discharge or Redness
• Eyes turn inward or outward
• Rapid Eye Movement - "Dancing Eyes"
• Child Tilts Their Head - Double Vision
• Mis-shaped Iris
• Unequal Pupils

Treatment

Treatment options for child eye diseases run the gamut. Most common diseases can be treated non-surgically using a variety of ocular therapy techniques such as eye patching, vision strengthening and eye drop treatments. Some diseases require immediate surgical care.