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Your child's ability to see the world depends on healthy eyes. At Children's National Health System, our pediatric ophthalmologists are experts at diagnosing and treating complex eye problems, congenital disorders and rare eye conditions, such as strabismus, childhood cataract and glaucoma. We offer comprehensive care for patients of all ages, from newborns to young adults.

Not all eye doctors are the same. Eye conditions that threaten your child's sight, such as retinopathy of prematurity, require the expertise of a well-trained and experienced pediatric ophthalmologist.

Our team includes board-certified ophthalmologists with advanced fellowship training who specialize in pediatric care. Our pediatric ophthalmologists are trained to recognize and manage eye diseases and disorders in children whose vision is still developing.

Features of our ophthalmology program include:

Every year, our ophthalmology team treats thousands of children and adults with strabismus or misalignment of the eyes. That high volume allows us to develop expertise, not only in the common problems such as crossing (esotropia) and wandering (exotropia) of the eyes, but also in the most complex cases, such as:

Each type of strabismus requires a different approach, and so does every patient. We use the results of a comprehensive eye exam and orthoptics evaluation to develop a personalized treatment specific to your child's age and diagnosis.

Surgery may be the best treatment option for some patients, with or without eyeglasses or patching. We take into account factors such as the type and severity of the strabismus and your child's age when making a recommendation. We will sit down and discuss the potential risks and benefits of surgery with you, so you can make the most informed choice. We schedule most evaluations and surgery on an outpatient basis.

We emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to care. That means, our program includes a team of experts specialized in all aspects of eye care so we can provide the most comprehensive care possible.

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At Children's National, we use the most advanced equipment and techniques for accurate diagnostic tests and screenings. A comprehensive eye evaluation takes about two hours. Your ophthalmologist may order one or several of the following tests:

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 202-476-3015.

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