The Pediatric Ophthalmology service of Ajwani Eye Hospital has started with a noble aim of bringing back a smile to a child’s face. Over the years the department has grown to be a major referral centre for pediatric eye disorders. At present, this service involves not only diagnosis and management of various facets of pediatric eye disorders like refractive error, childhood cataract, glaucoma, amblyopia, squint, retinal disorders, congenital anomalies, pediatric eye cancer etc.. but also adult patients with squint/ double vision problems. The department provides appropriate therapeutic intervention for all stages of retinopathy of prematurity, a blinding disease of the premature newborn. Currently, the department is actively involved in various community ophthalmology projects like Pavagada Pediatric eye disease study, Smart School Screening, Slum 10K project, KIDROP study to help the weaker section addressing eye related issues of their child. Today we see nearly 100 pediatric patients per day and perform close to 50 eye surgeries every month.
The facility available includes a comprehensive array of tests and therapy:
In addition the genetics and the metabolic laboratory backup ensure excellent diagnostic and research potential. The pediatric ophthalmology wing at both Ajwani eye hospital I and Ajwani eye hospital II at health city provides a very child friendly ambience with a play area and a reading room for older children. Of note is the nappy and diaper changing room, the restrooms made especially keeping children in mind as well as the feeding room that caters to the needs of the very small infants and newborns. (Virtual Video Later). Besides, we have a dedicated, state of art operating room for pediatric eye surgery with microscopes, vitrectomy machines etc. and sophisticated instruments for various surgeries like: