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PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY AT KMN EYECARE

Pediatric ophthalmology is a branch of ophthalmology that specializes in children’s visual development and children’s eye health. Eye disorders can occur at any point during childhood, and it is crucial to treat those affecting the visual development as early as possible in order to achieve optimal vision and prevent complications.

The pediatric ophthalmology division at KMN EyeCare treats various eye disorders of children, including refractive errors, amblyopia (lazy eye), congenital/developmental cataract, obstruction of the tear duct, and pediatric retinal disorders such as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).The pediatric ophthalmology team at KMN EyeCare is run by professionals who have gathered many years of experience as children’s eye doctors. Pediatric ophthalmologists at KMN EyeCare create a comfortable environment for our young patients to help them relax and cooperate throughout examinations.  They provide thorough children’s eye examinations leading to a diagnosis and subsequent treatments such as glasses prescriptions as well as any necessary eye surgeries.

A child’s eye examination is something that our children need beginning when they are babies, because if their vision is impaired it will have an impact on their future.

Often children do not show any symptoms or signs that their vision is impaired, so the only way we can find out is through an eye examination.

Don’t forget to have your child’s eyes examined, so they can get the best vision.

PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY: KMN EYECARE PATIENT TESTIMONIALS

Hundreds of children visit our pediatric ophthalmologists each month at KMN EyeCare. We take pride in providing our patients – children & parents – with the best possible eye care. Below are testimonials of patient parents regarding our pediatric eye care: 

KMN Pediatric Optics

"It was a revelation going through my child’s eye care at KMN. The service was excellent and the staff professional. Now my child can take lessons well at school."

Mr. Cyril Arayana

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PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY: BACKGROUND

Pediatric ophthalmology encompasses everything that concerns children’s eye health. As such, numerous eye diseases are concentrated in the division of pediatric ophthalmology.  The most common eye disorder among children, particularly around the time children attend preschool and primary school, is a refractive disorder, consisting of myopia (nearsightedness), hypermetropia (farsightedness), and astigmatism (occurring due to the curvature of the eye).   If left untreated, some of these refractive disorders may lead to more serious conditions, such as amblyopia (lazy eye) or strabismus (squint).  A few other common eye disorders of children are:

PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY: SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CHILDREN’S EYE DISORDERS

Not all children with eye problems develop noticeable signs and symptoms. Some may have no symptoms yet have suboptimal vision.  It is very crucial for all children to have their vision screened at 3.5-4 years of age to prevent the development of serious eye disorders.

 

Signs and symptoms of eye disorders that may occur in children are:

  • Nystagmus (shaking eyes)
  • Squinting
  • Blurred vision
  • Likes to see things up close (for example: always getting close to the TV or bringing books close to the face)
  • Abnormal head posture (for example: tilting/turning head when looking)
  • Frequently bumping or tripping into things
  • Rubbing eyes frequently
  • Blinking frequently
  • Watery eyes
  • Misaligned eyes
  • Red eyes
  • Closing one eye
  • Headaches 

If children develop the above signs and symptoms, it is advisable to examine the eyes as soon as possible. Vision assessment and other eye examinations can be carried out even before the child is able to speak.

PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY: TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN’S EYE DISORDERS

As there are different types of eye disorders that may occur in children from birth until adolescence, children’s eye treatment will depend on the cause. Significant refractive errors will need to be corrected with glasses.  When amblyopia is present, therapy may also include eye patching or eye drops on the better eye as a means of forcing the weaker eye to work harder. Other children’s eye conditions may require medical treatment (topical or systemic medicines), while some may even require surgeries.

Parents play an important role in children’s development and in particular the development of their child’s vision. Parents also maintain responsibility in fostering their children’s compliance regarding necessary therapy, as well as bringing the children in for eye exams in the first place.  Children should have their eyes examined regularly, as many eye problems can be detected and treated early.

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KMN EyeCare - Dr. JULIE D. BARLIANA, SpM, M.BioMed

Dr. Julie earned her ophthalmologist degree from the University of Indonesia Medical School, as she also previously completed General Practitioner and Master of Biomedicine at the same university.

KMN EyeCare - Dr. YULINDA INDARNILA SOEMIATNO, SpM

After graduating from the Padjadjaran University Medical School, Dr. Yulinda underwent a postgraduate internship in the field of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.