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Eye Disorders in Children

Many disorders of the eye require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Blepharitis

Blocked Tear Duct (Dacryostenosis)

Cellulitis

Chalazion

Conjunctivitis (Newborn/Childhood)

Keratitis

Retinoblastoma

Retinopathy of Prematurity

Stye (Hordeolum)

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Chalazion in Children

A chalazion is a slow-growing, painless lump in the eyelid that forms because of the swelling of an oil gland. It’s more common in adults between ages 30 and 50 than in children.

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Anatomy of the Eye

The structures of the eye include the cornea, iris, pupil, macula, retina, and the optic nerve.

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Normal Vision

To understand how certain problems can affect your child's vision, it’s important to know how normal vision happens.

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Common Eye Disorders

One common eye disorder is conjunctivitis, sometimes called pink eye. It's an inflammation of the blood vessels in the eye membrane. Another common disorder is a chalazion—a small bump that develops on the upper or lower eyelid.

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