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What is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist?
Pediatric ophthalmologists are medical and surgical doctors who
specialize in the eye problems of children. In particular, vision
develops in the brain until about age 9 years and can be affected
by eyes that are not straight or do not focus correctly. A child
can grow up with good vision in each eye if these problems are caught
early, treated and maintained.
All ophthalmologists have some training
in children's eye problems, but the pediatric ophthalmologist has
had additional training and practice in examining children and caring
for their eye problems. If your primary care doctor suggests that
your child have his or her eyes checked, a pediatric ophthalmologist
will have the greatest knowledge of the possible conditions and the
greatest experience in examining children effectively.
Source: www.aapos.org
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