Eye Facts

Ptosis surgery, also known as blepharoplasty or droopy eyelid, is a procedure to correct drooping of the upper eyelid. It may be recommended for children if the ptosis is severe and is affecting the child's vision or appearance. The surgery involves making an incision in the skin of the upper eyelid and adjusting...

As a parent, when you learn that your child has congenital cataracts, your mind often jumps to the worst case scenario. To help ease any nerves you may have about prospective congenital cataract surgery, we've put together a simple explainer of what to expect before, during and after the procedure.

When your child is first diagnosed with Strabismus, it is likely your ophthalmologist will recommend occlusion therapy (AKA patching) to improve eye coordination and strength. This can include a program of activities that reinforce the eye-brain connection and may be completed while patching the stronger eye, allowing the "curious eye" to strengthen...