American Family Children's HospitalConditions and Treatments
UW Health's eye care clinics are a national leader in clinical ophthalmology programs and eye research. We offer comprehensive eye examinations and services for children.
We provide consultation as well as medical and surgical management of all eye disorders affecting children. We also evaluate and treat adults with eye muscle problems. A partial list of our services and the conditions we treat includes:
We treat a wide range of pediatric eye conditions and disorders, and offer a comprehensive array of services, including:
- Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
- Birth defects affecting the eyes
- Cataract (in children)
- Diplopia (double vision)
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Eye exams to screen for side effects of medication or disease in children, such as in diabetes or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA)
- Eye muscle problems (strabismus, binocular vision disorders)
- Genetic disorders affecting the eyes
- Ptosis (droopy eyelids)
- Retinal disorders (in children)
- Routine eye exams
- Tear duct problems in children
