What is pediatric ophthalmology?
Pediatric Ophthalmology is a subspecialty of ophthalmology dealing with problems common to, or seen exclusively in children.
Why is the pediatric eye different from an adult eye?
The brain cells that allow us to see are not fully developed when we are born. These cells develop throughout the first decade of life. Because of the immaturity of the child’s visual system, disorders at this age can have a profound and life-long affect on a child’s vision. Poor vision due to inadequate stimulation of these brain cells (amblyopia) is a common cause of vision loss in this age group.
What is a pediatric ophthalmologist?
A pediatric ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who, after finishing medical school, initially trained in general diseases and surgery of the eye. The physician then pursued fellowship training in the medical and surgical management of eye disorders that affect children. Dr. Mudgil is fellowship trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus from the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is also member of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.e brain cells (amblyopia) is a common cause of vision loss in this age group.
