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...baby or young child may develop myopia. the chances are increased if the baby has retinopathy of prematurity. also, certain eye conditions such as cataracts can also cause myopia. find out more about...

...baby is born the paediatrician will perform a screening eye exam to check for infections or structural problems with the eye. your baby’s eyes should be tested again at six months. at this...

...baby’s eyes to wander as their eye muscles are not well coordinated but within a few weeks they learn to coordinate both eyes and this wandering should disappear. if you are concerned your child...

...baby shampoo will reduce the amount of bacteria and remove dead skin cells. this will allow the pores to stay open and allow the area to heal. you should also teach your child not to rub his eyes as...

...baby or young child may develop myopia. the chances are increased if the baby has retinopathy of prematurity. also, certain eye conditions such as cataracts can also cause myopia. learn more about...

...baby or toddler attends a crèche then you should check to see if he will be allowed to attend while he has symptoms. some crèches will allow attendance after 24 hours of treatment...

...baby’s eye movements may increase when they try to focus on an object. null position for people suffering from nystagmus they often develop a head tilt. this is because there is a position in...

...baby can be born with nystagmus, or it can be something that is developed in the weeks or months after the birth. the bigger the eye movements are, the more likely that this is an indication of vision...

complications of blocked tear ducts if your baby has a blocked tear duct, then there are some mild complications which can arise. occasionally the eye may become red but this will likely come and go...

...baby’s g.p. or paediatrician may refer you to an ophthalmologist who in turn may recommend the tear duct is opened with a probe. this is performed under general anaesthetic and is quite a brief...

...baby grows this will open and it is normal for the membrane to open before 10 to 12 months of age. learn more information about diagnosing blocked tear ducts...

symptoms of blocked tear ducts the main symptom of a blocked tear duct is persistent watery eyes. even when your baby is perfectly content she will have tears. you may also notice that her nose is...

complications of neonatal conjunctivitis loss of vision neonatal conjunctivitis, if left untreated can result in permanent damage to your baby’s vision. it can lead to an irritation or...

diagnosing neonatal conjunctivitis should you suspect neonatal conjunctivitis your baby’s paediatrician will first perform an eye examination. the doctor will look at your baby’s eyes to...

...baby during delivery. the most common viral infection is caused by the virus that causes oral and genital herpes. the biggest risk factor for developing neonatal conjunctivitis is a maternal infection...

neonatal conjunctivitis neonatal conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the eyes that occurs within the first 30 days of a baby’s life. it is generally contracted during the delivery and can be...

...baby is born your paediatrician will examine red reflexes( when a light is shone into the eye a red light should be reflected back) immediately after birth and again at their six week visit. the...

...baby is diagnosed with cataracts, she should be seen by an experienced ophthalmologist. there is some varying opinions on when is to best time to remove cataracts in a newborn. there are some concerns...

...baby’s eyes seem crossed or misaligned all the time, or if they seem to wander after the first couple of months, the problem could be caused by strabismus. learn more about diagnosing strabismus...

...baby carriers (like a baby bjorn) on hand for you to borrow for your visit. we highly recommend that you bring your own in case they are all in use. when: running every weekend from november 24th...