Learn About Pediatric Eye Care
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Pediatric Eye Care…because children are NOT simply small adults

 

  • Meet Our DoctorsA child’s brain (particularly the areas involved in vision) is still developing

  • Children have different eye conditions than adults

  • They often have trouble telling us what is bothering them

  • More often than not, a child cannot answer medical questions

  • Young children typically do not have the patience or attention span needed to cooperate during an eye examination

 

A child with a vision problem should see a PEDIATRIC ophthalmologist, because these specialists:

  • Know how to examine and treat children in a way that helps them relax and cooperate

  • Have equipment specially designed for use with children

  • Have arranged and decorated their offices with children in mind, providing a comfortable and non-threatening environment for your child

 

If your doctor suggests that your child needs an eye exam, a pediatric ophthalmologist, such as Dr. Shah, has the most comprehensive training and the greatest expertise in dealing with children and treating children’s eye conditions.

 

At what age should your child have her first eye exam?

All children should have an eye exam at about age 3. This exam can be performed by their family doctor or pediatrician, or by a person trained to screen young children for vision problems. If a possible problem is detected, the child should be examined by an ophthalmologist, preferably a pediatric ophthalmologist.

Dr. Shah has excellent rapport with children, as well as the comprehensive training and expertise needed to treat their eye conditions.

 

What kind of TRAINING does a pediatric ophthalmologist have?

  • Medical school and an internship

  • Residency (specialty training) in Ophthalmology (3 – 4 years)
    Dr. Paras Shah completed his residency training at Henry Ford Hospital (Detroit)

  • Fellowship training in pediatric eye diseases and surgery (1 year)
    Dr. Shah completed a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at the University of Illinois-Chicago

 

Contact Our OfficeAs a PEDIATRIC ophthalmologist, Dr. Shah:

  • Provides specialized vision testing, particularly after a child “fails” a vision test at school or at the family doctor’s office

  • Knows how to examine very young children (including premature infants) who cannot cooperate with an exam

  • Can determine what type and strength glasses a child needs at any age, by placing drops in the eye and measuring its focusing ability

  • Evaluates and treats misaligned eyes (strabismus) with glasses, exercises, or surgery to correct the position of the eyes

  • Diagnoses and treats “lazy eye” (amblyopia)

  • Performs surgery to treat blocked tear ducts

 

Pediatric Ophthalmology…not just for kids!

Children aren’t the only ones who can have strabismus. Dr. Shah also examines and treats ADULTS with eye muscle problems or double vision.

 

 

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