Children are not miniature adults. Their eyes, visual needs, and disorders are entirely different than from those of adults. Since they are rapidly growing, and are yet to develop a fully mature eye-brain coordination, disorders of vision in children require special attention and focus. This is why pediatric ophthalmology has evolved as a specialized discipline, and indeed a subspecialty in ophthalmology.
The pediatric ophthalmologist is responsible for taking care of the visual attention needs of the children, and ensuring a proper visual development regarding both function and structure (including cosmesis).
Just as a particular doctor is required for your child’s general health, even the eyes of a child need specialist care. It is because the considerations in terms of eye care are entirely different from those in adults. The reasons for this are as follows:
Reading disability and problem in school in copying what is written on the board could be an indication of poor vision
Is one of the very few hospitals in Pune which offers special unit for Paediatric Ophthalmology.
Has a dedicated team for each speciality
Also has its own international standard modular operation theatre with laminar air-flow.
For your child’s eye care, Dr. Dudhabhate Netralaya & Retina Centre
The eye specialists and the ancillary team at Dr. Dudhabhate Netralaya & Retina Centre are fully aware that our children require special nurturing and care to thrive, and achieve their full potential. The team of eye care professionals is happy to partner with you in your efforts to ensure the best eye care for your child.
Dr. Dudhabhate Netralaya & Retina Centre offers state-of-the-art technology in child vision care, with the empathy and compassion that is the hallmark of the patient acre with the group. The specialist services and eye tests for children, in addition to primary eye care, include:
The surgeries performed routinely by the pediatric eye surgeons
at Dr. Dudhabhate Netralaya & Retina Centre include:
Intraocular lasers for RoP
Ptosis surgeries including sling surgery and other lid reconstructions
Ahmed Glaucoma Valve implantation, as well as complex vitreoretinal surgeries and retinal lasers.
Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation with and without posterior capsulorhexis and vitrectomy
Complex and straightforward squint surgeries including recti and oblique muscles, syringing and probing, dacryocystorhinostomy, trabeculectomy with MMC
We are also one of the best centers for corneal transplants in children, as well as routine surgeries like chalazion incision and curettage, etc.
Special facilities for counseling, support and visual rehabilitation are available for those who require it. Dr. Dudhabhate Netralaya & Retina Centre also collaborates with various government and non-government agencies in providing support to the parents and care-givers, as well as the little children who need help.
