Eyes (Ophthalmology)
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Atropine penalisation treatment for amblyopia (lazy vision) in children
Information about the Atropine drug which is used to treat lazy vision
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Botulinum Toxin Treatment for Strabismus
Information about having Botulinum toxin (BT) as a treatment for strabismus (squint).
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Cataracts in infancy and childhood
This booklet is designed to provide you with information and advice about childhood cataracts and the affects that they may have upon your child.
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Convergence Insufficiency Exercises
Information about convergence insufficiency and exercises you can do to improve your symptoms
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Following Children's Eye Surgery
The eye(s) may feel a little uncomfortable after the operation, particularly following squint surgery, but not usually painful. If your child complains of discomfort, then paracetamol (Calpol) or ibuprofen (Nurofen) are advisable.
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Intermittent Exotropia
Intermittent Distance Exotropia is when one eye turns outwards (divergent squint) at times. This may be more noticeable if your child is tired, unwell or daydreaming.
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Near Reflex Spasm
Information about near reflex spasm and the treatment/support available
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Orthoptics and Children's Eye Clinic (Easy Read)
Information about what will happen when you come to the eye clinic
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Photographing your eye: Ophthalmic Imaging
Information about some of the scans/photographs that may be taken of your eye during your clinic appointment
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Pseudosquint
Your child has been seen by the orthoptist who did not think that your child has a squint. Seeing less of the white of the eye (sclera) makes it look like a child is squinting especially when they are not looking straight ahead. This is called pseudosquint (pseudostrabismus).
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Putting eye drops in your child's eye
Advice and information on putting eye drops in your child's eyes
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Screening for retinopathy of prematurity
A leaflet about screening for retinopathy of prematurity for parents and carers
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Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
An external leaflet from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists about Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
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Uveitis in children and young people
This leaflet is for parents who have a child with uveitis and for young people who have developed uveitis.
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Your child's eye operation
Information about preparing your child for their eye operation and recovery afterwards
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