Our pediatric ophthalmology service is specifically designed and operated for the benefit of all children who have eye health problems. We even see adults referred by their regular eye doctor who have eye muscle problems and double vision.

Our specialists also perform eye examinations for a variety of pediatric systemic conditions that affect vision, such as juvenile arthritis, diabetes, and neurofibromatosis.

Our pediatric ophthalmology services address many common and complex pediatric vision problems, including:

• Amblyopia (lazy eye)
• Cataracts
• Cellulitis
• Congenital eye problems apparent at birth
• Dermoid cysts
• Droopy eyelids (ptosis)
• Genetic/neurological conditions that affect vision
• Glaucoma
• Graves’ disease
• Inherited retinal disorders (like retinitis pigmentosa)
• Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (blocked tear ducts)
• Neuro-ophthalmology disorders
• Nystagmus (uncontrolled, rhythmic eye movements)
• Optic neuritis
• Orbital tumors
• Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
• Strabismus (crossed or drifting eyes in children and adults)
• Trauma to the eye
• Uveitis (ocular inflammation)
• Visual pathway tumors and diseases

We offer our pediatric patients specialized eye care services, testing, and a vast majority of common surgical procedures, like eye muscle surgery, eyelid and orbital surgery, tear duct probing, cataract removal, and trauma surgery. These procedures are typically performed as same-day surgery.

WVU Eye Institute pediatric ophthalmologists perform a variety of special testing for infants and children to detect any vision problems early in your child’s development. Depending on your child’s condition, treatment methods may include:

• Cataract removal
• Eye muscle surgery
• Goniotomy and trabeculotomy
• Laser photocoagulation
• Low-vision care
• Oculoplastic reconstructive surgery
• Tear duct surgery

The WVU Eye Institute Children’s Vision Rehabilitation Program (CVRP) serves visually impaired children, teachers, parents, and professionals across West Virginia. With a mission to provide comprehensive vision rehabilitation services to blind and visually impaired school-aged children throughout West Virginia – regardless of their ability to pay – the CVRP continues to grow and evolve with new projects each year based on students’ needs.