Pediatric Ophthalmology
In the field of pediatric ophthalmology, we diagnose and treat various eye conditions that affect the vision of children and adolescents.
Pediatric ophthalmology is a subspecialty of ophthalmology that focuses on eye diseases, visual development, and vision care in newborns, children, and teenagers up to the age of 18. Pediatric ophthalmologists specialize in the development of the visual system and in the diseases that interfere with this process in children.
They are experts in diagnosing and treating eye conditions that affect children and are also trained and certified to perform complex eye surgeries and manage a wide range of pediatric eye disorders.
Common Eye Conditions in Children
Eye conditions in children differ significantly from those in adults.
The most common pediatric eye problems include:
- - Eye infections (conjunctivitis)
- - Strabismus (eye misalignment)
- - Nystagmus (involuntary eye movements)
- - Amblyopia (lazy eye)
- - Congenital tear duct obstruction
- - Ptosis (droopy eyelid)
- - Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
- - Pediatric cataract
- - Pediatric glaucoma
- - Abnormal visual development
- - Genetic disorders affecting the retina and other parts of the eye
- - Refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism
- - And other ocular diseases and conditions
Dr. Orwa Nasser – Pediatric Ophthalmology Expertise
Dr. Orwa Nasser holds an AUPO Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, and Nystagmus from prestigious hospitals in the United States.
He offers comprehensive and modern eye care for children, providing a full range of services — from routine eye examinations to specialized diagnostics, medical and surgical treatments, and long-term management of complex pediatric eye diseases.
Dr. Nasser provides care in a child-friendly and welcoming environment, designed to make young patients feel safe and comfortable. His services include eye examinations for children of all ages, evaluation and treatment of strabismus (including adult strabismus), strabismus surgeries for both children and adults, pediatric cataract surgery, treatment of congenital tear duct obstruction, nystagmus evaluation and surgery, and management of eye trauma, infections, and other complex pediatric eye conditions.