{"id":25202,"date":"2025-11-03T09:25:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T05:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backup.azhd.ae\/?post_type=depratments&#038;p=25202"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:23:54","slug":"pediatric-ophthalmology","status":"publish","type":"depratments","link":"https:\/\/backup.azhd.ae\/?depratments=pediatric-ophthalmology","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Ophthalmology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Expert Eye Care for Children<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>At Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, our <strong>Pediatric Ophthalmology Department<\/strong> is dedicated to protecting and improving your child\u2019s vision \u2014 from newborns to teenagers. Our pediatric eye specialists provide compassionate, comprehensive care using <strong>advanced diagnostic tools<\/strong> and <strong>child-friendly technology<\/strong> to ensure accurate evaluation and effective treatment.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Our Pediatric Eye Services<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Comprehensive Eye Examinations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Child-friendly slit lamp and autorefractor for comfortable testing<\/li>\n<li>Child-specific visual acuity assessments<\/li>\n<li>Specialized motor and sensory evaluation of squint and binocular vision<\/li>\n<li>CSO topography and OCT for detailed corneal and retinal imaging<\/li>\n<li>Myopia progression tracking and control programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Amblyopia &amp; Vision Therapy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diagnosis and treatment of lazy eye (amblyopia)<\/li>\n<li>Tailored vision-therapy programs to strengthen visual function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Squint (Strabismus) Care<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Precise assessment of horizontal, vertical, and complex squints<\/li>\n<li>Non-surgical management and <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>squint surgery with adjustable sutures<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Pediatric Cataract &amp; Lens Disorders<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diagnosis and management of congenital and pediatric cataract<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #17449e;\">Intraocular lens (IOL) implantation using the latest surgical techniques<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Ocular Allergy &amp; Corneal Care<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Treatment for <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)<\/strong><\/span> and other ocular allergies<\/li>\n<li>Corneal health monitoring and management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Tear-Duct &amp; Eyelid Conditions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lacrimal-duct probing and intubation<\/li>\n<li>Eyelid and oculoplastic procedures<\/li>\n<li>Examination under anesthesia (EUA) when required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Myopia Control &amp; Preventive Eye Care<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Myopia-control programs with atropine therapy and ortho-k lenses<\/li>\n<li>Eye screening for systemic and neurological diseases<\/li>\n<li>Eye-infection diagnosis and treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Why Choose Al Zahra Hospital Dubai<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Expert Pediatric Ophthalmologists:<\/strong><\/span> Highly trained specialists dedicated to pediatric eye health.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Child-Friendly Environment:<\/strong> <\/span>A welcoming space where children feel safe, relaxed, and cared for.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Advanced Diagnostic Technology:<\/strong><\/span> State-of-the-art equipment for accurate, early detection of eye conditions.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Comprehensive Care:<\/strong><\/span> From basic exams to advanced surgeries, all services are available under one roof.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Collaborative Approach:<\/strong><\/span> We work closely with parents, ensuring transparent communication and shared decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #17449e;\"><strong>Your Child\u2019s Vision, Our Commitment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We believe every child deserves the best possible start in life \u2014 and that includes clear, healthy vision.<br \/>\nAt Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, our pediatric ophthalmology team ensures your child\u2019s eyes receive expert attention, gentle care, and the latest medical innovation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Expert Eye Care for Children At Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, our Pediatric Ophthalmology Department is dedicated to protecting and improving your child\u2019s vision \u2014 from newborns to teenagers. 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