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Pediatric Eye Conditions

Eye conditions affecting children24 conditions diagnosed and treated at EyeCare Center of Orange County.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Alexander Bonakdar, O.D. · Updated February 2026

Children can develop a range of eye conditions that, if left untreated, may affect their visual development and learning. Common pediatric conditions include amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed eyes), and congenital eye abnormalities. Early detection through pediatric eye exams is critical for the best outcomes.

Moderate Conditions(21)

Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)

Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object. One eye may...

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is reduced vision in one eye caused by abnormal visual development early in life. The weaker eye...

Convergence Insufficiency

Convergence insufficiency (CI) is a common condition where your eyes are unable to work together when looking at nearby ...

Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is a rare eye cancer that affects young children. It develops in the retina....

Coloboma

A coloboma is a missing piece of tissue in the eye structure (iris, retina, choroid, or optic nerve) present at birth. I...

Microphthalmia

Microphthalmia is a birth defect where one or both eyes are abnormally small. It can range from mild to severe....

Aniridia

Aniridia is the complete or partial absence of the iris (the colored part of the eye). These eyes appear completely blac...

Leukocoria

Detailed information about Leukocoria will be provided by our specialists during your consultation....

Retinopathy of Prematurity

Damage to the retina, often caused by systemic conditions like diabetes or hypertension, which can lead to vision loss....

Familial Exudative

Detailed information about Familial Exudative will be provided by our specialists during your consultation....

Esodeviations in Children

A binocular vision disorder affecting how the eyes work together or align. Common in both children and adults....

Exodeviations in Children

A binocular vision disorder affecting how the eyes work together or align. Common in both children and adults....

Strabismus Syndromes

A binocular vision disorder affecting how the eyes work together or align. Common in both children and adults....

Congenital Cataract

A specialized diagnostic imaging test used to evaluate the health of the eye and surrounding structures in detail....

Ophthalmia Neonatorum

Detailed information about Ophthalmia Neonatorum will be provided by our specialists during your consultation....

Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct

A specialized diagnostic imaging test used to evaluate the health of the eye and surrounding structures in detail....

Congenital/Infantile

Detailed information about Congenital/Infantile will be provided by our specialists during your consultation....

Developmental Anterior Segment

Detailed information about Developmental Anterior Segment will be provided by our specialists during your consultation....

Congenital Ptosis

Detailed information about Congenital Ptosis will be provided by our specialists during your consultation....

The Bilaterally Blind Infant

Detailed information about The Bilaterally Blind Infant will be provided by our specialists during your consultation....

Phoria (Heterophoria)

Heterophoria, commonly called phoria, is a latent eye misalignment that becomes apparent only when binocular fusion is d...

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