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Eye Disorders in Children

Eye disorders in children can vary from a condition such as pink eye, which causes mild irritation and discomfort, to a condition such as familial blindness, which can lead to complete loss of sight. Among the causes of eye disorders in children are improperly functioning eye muscles and heredity.

  1. Signs

    • Signs of eye disorders in children include drooping eyelids, bulging eyes, crossed eyes and eyes that are frequently watery, have puss, show crust or discharge or bleed.

    Common Disorders

    • Amblyopia, or lazy eye, and strabismus cause the eyes to cross or point in different directions. Other common conditions include being nearsighted and farsighted.

    Less Common Conditions

    • Retinitis pigmentosa and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) are less common eye disorders in children. Both lead to blindness, but ROP can cause a detached retina.

    Congenital Disorders

    • Congenital glaucoma causes nerve damage, and congenital cataract causes blocked vision. Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) and familial blindness both can lead to blindness.

    Common Infections

    • With conjunctivitis, or pink eye, the eyes turn pink, have a yellow discharge, itch and are sensitive to light. Sty is an infection that looks like a pimple on the eyelids and can lead to infection.

    Treatment

    • Treating eye disorders in children can include eye exercises, antibiotic drops and ointments, wearing glasses and surgery.

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