Looking for the best pediatric ophthalmologist in Delhi? Dr Aggarwal’s Eye Clinic provides specialised, child-friendly eye care for infants, children and teenagers. A child’s vision is still developing, and problems like squint, lazy eye or uncorrected refractive error can cause permanent sight loss if missed — yet they are highly treatable when caught early. Many children can’t tell you their vision is poor, so regular expert eye checks matter. Our Moti Nagar clinic is CGHS / ESIC empanelled.
What Is Pediatric Eye Care?
Pediatric ophthalmology is the branch of eye care dedicated to children. Because young eyes are still maturing, conditions must be diagnosed and treated within the “critical period” of visual development for the best outcome. It also calls for age-appropriate, painless testing methods and a gentle, reassuring approach — which is exactly how we work with children.
Conditions We Treat in Children
- Squint (strabismus) — misaligned eyes
- Amblyopia (lazy eye) — reduced vision in one eye
- Refractive errors — myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism
- Progressive childhood myopia — needing myopia control
- Blocked tear ducts and eye infections
- Congenital eye conditions
Signs Parents Should Watch For
- One eye turning in, out, up or down
- Sitting very close to the TV or holding books close
- Squinting, tilting or turning the head to see
- Frequent eye rubbing, blinking or watering
- Poor concentration on near work at school
- Difficulty seeing the board in class
When Should a Child Have an Eye Exam?
We recommend eye checks at around 6 months, again at about 3 years, and before starting school, then periodically — and any time you notice a concern. Children with a family history of squint, high glasses power or eye disease should be examined earlier and more often.
Assessment at Our Clinic
Our pediatric eye examination is thorough yet child-friendly, and may include vision testing suited to the child’s age, refraction to check for glasses power, alignment and eye-movement tests for squint, and a dilated examination of the back of the eye where needed — all painless.
Treatments We Provide
Glasses. To correct refractive error and, often, to treat squint and lazy eye.
Patching / orthoptic therapy. The mainstay of lazy-eye treatment, strengthening the weaker eye.
Myopia control. Low-dose atropine and specialised lenses to slow the progression of short-sightedness. [[VERIFY: which methods are offered]]
Squint surgery. When alignment needs surgical correction, performed as day-care.
Why Choose Dr Aggarwal’s Eye Clinic for Your Child?
- Child-friendly, patient approach with age-appropriate testing
- Full range of care — squint, lazy eye, glasses and myopia control
- Experienced ophthalmologists led by Dr Rakesh K Aggarwal
- Early detection during the critical period of visual development
- CGHS / ESIC empanelled, convenient Moti Nagar location
Book Your Child’s Eye Exam
Give your child the best start in sight. Book a pediatric eye exam at Dr Aggarwal’s Eye Clinic, Moti Nagar — call +91-98110 60269 or contact us online.
FAQs on Pediatric Eye Care
When should a child have their first eye exam?
By around 6 months, again at about 3 years and before starting school, then as advised by the ophthalmologist.
What children’s eye conditions do you treat?
Squint, lazy eye (amblyopia), refractive errors and progressive myopia.
Is the eye exam child-friendly?
Yes, we use age-appropriate, painless testing methods to keep children comfortable.
Do you offer myopia control?
Yes, including low-dose atropine and specialised lenses to slow the progression of childhood myopia.
Is child eye care covered by CGHS or insurance?
Yes — the clinic is CGHS/ESIC empanelled for eligible patients.