Pediatrics

Children’s Eye Health/Safety Month

Featured,Pediatrics

In association with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the doctors and staff of Connecticut Eye Consultants want to remind you and your family of the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in preventing vision loss. August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month, so we’re encouraging everyone, especially children and their parents, to schedule a…

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Common Causes Of Blindness In Children

Comprehensive,Pediatrics

In 1997, the World Health Organization estimated that 45% of blind children worldwide had lost their sight from avoidable causes. That means that with early diagnosis and good care, we can reduce cases of childhood blindness by almost half. Here are three of the most common conditions leading to childhood blindness.  Vitamin A Deficiency Vitamin…

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Low-Dose Atropine for Kids with Myopia

Pediatrics

A promising treatment for childhood near-sightedness (myopia) is welcome news at a time when more and more kids are being diagnosed with the condition. Studies show that a low-dose of atropine, typically given as eye drops at bedtime, can significantly slow the progression of myopia in children, preventing severe near-sightedness. Childhood myopia is usually diagnosed when kids are…

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