Best Paediatric Ophthalmologists in Hyderabad

The qualifications of a children's eye specialist near you would include 5 1/2 years of training in MBBS followed by 3 years of training in MS/DNB/FRCS or 2 years of training in DOMS Ophthalmology, with additional fellowship or training in Pediatric Ophthalmology. 

The consultation fees of the best pediatric ophthalomogists in Hyderabad would range between Rs 300 - Rs 800 or more depending on the professional experience and location of practice. 

During a consultation with a pediatric ophthalmologist, the doctor will first inquire about the symptoms and problems being experienced, and evaluate any previous reports or investigations if present. This would be followed by a detailed examintation of the eyes and vision, with specific tests such as dilation of pupils being done if necessary. Additional investigations if required would be advised, and a treatment plan discussed and implemented based on the diagnosis established. 

It is advisable to visit a pediatric ophthalmologist near you if your child has symptoms such as redness of the eye, swelling of the eye, cloudiness of the pupils, misalignment of the eyes, constant itching and rubbing of eyes, asymetric eye movements, squinting of eyes when reading or watching tv, excessive tearing of eyes, injury to the eye, etc. 

According to the best children's eye specialists in Hyderabad, the conditions that are commonly seen in clinical practice include squint, refractive errors such as myopia, eye injury, conjunctivitis, amblyopia or lazy eyes, childhood cataract or congenital cataract, computer vision syndrome, retinopathy of prematurity, etc. 

The investigations that are advised by pediatric ophthalmologists include blood and urine tests, and specific eye tests such as pachymetry, keratometry, visual field tests, electroretinography, biomicroscopy, CT or MRI scans, etc. 

Some of the procedures and surgeries that are done by pediatric ophthalmologists include blocked tear duct correction, squint correction surgeries, ectropion and entropion correction, congenital cataract surgery, stye treatment, etc. 

The complications of pediatric eye surgeries in children can include bleeding, infections, loss of vision, deterioration of vision, endophthalmitis, etc. 

The most common eye cancer that is seen in children is Retinoblastoma, that is treated by pediatric eye cancer specialists. The cancer when detected early can be treated with full recovery of vision. 

Skedoc can help you find the best pediatric ophthalmologist near you in Hyderabad, if you visit the Skedoc website, use the Skedoc App, or call the dedicated Skedoc Helpline. You can very easily find the right specialist for all your medical needs close to your location.