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Dr.T

Eye disorders in children can vary from a condition such as pink eye, which causes mild irritation and discomfort, to a condition such as familial blindness, which can lead to complete loss of sight. Among the causes of eye disorders in children are improperly functioning eye muscles and heredity.

Signs
1. Signs of eye disorders in children include drooping eyelids, bulging eyes, crossed eyes and eyes that are frequently watery, have puss, show crust or discharge or bleed.
Common Disorders
2. Amblyopia, or lazy eye, and strabismus cause the eyes to cross or point in different directions. Other common conditions include being nearsighted and farsighted.
Less Common Conditions
3. Retinitis pigmentosa and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) are less common eye disorders in children. Both lead to blindness, but ROP can cause a detached retina.
Congenital Disorders
4. Congenital glaucoma causes nerve damage, and congenital cataract causes blocked vision. Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) and familial blindness both can lead to blindness.
Common Infections
5. With conjunctivitis, or pink eye, the eyes turn pink, have a yellow discharge, itch and are sensitive to light. Sty is an infection that looks like a pimple on the eyelids and can lead to infection.
Treatment
6. Treating eye disorders in children can include eye exercises, antibiotic drops and ointments, wearing glasses and surgery.
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