Paediatric Ophthalmology
Paediatric Ophthalmology
Your child’s vision is crucial to their development and well-being. At Tauranga Eye Specialists, we are dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care for children of all ages.
With our world-class team and the latest treatments, you can trust us to look after your child’s eye care needs with professionalism and warmth.
Services Tailored for Children
We understand that every child’s eye care needs are different. From your first consultation, our team focuses on providing individualised treatment plans in a caring and supportive environment.
Our commitment is to your child’s health, comfort, and confidence.
The Very Latest Treatments and Wider Range of Options
Our specialists will carefully evaluate your child’s condition using advanced diagnostic tools and develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs.
Being at the forefront of ophthalmology, we provide a broad range of options to ensure your child receives the very best care for their eye health. Our specialists are trained in new advancements, often gaining early access to exclusive technologies before anyone else.
We offer a comprehensive paediatric ophthalmology service, including but not limited to:
Amblyopia, or “lazy eye”, is a vision problem where the vision from one eye doesn’t develop normally and cannot be improved even with glasses or contact lenses.
Strabismus, also known as “crossed eyes” or “squint”, happens when the eyes aren’t aligned and look in different directions. Treatment for strabismus in children usually involves things like glasses, patching, or sometimes surgery to help straighten the eyes and improve vision.
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common condition where distant objects appear blurry due to the eye’s shape causing light to focus incorrectly. Treatment options for children include prescription glasses or contact lenses to slow progression and protect long-term vision health.
Ptosis is a condition where the upper eyelid droops, potentially obstructing vision and affecting appearance. Depending on the severity and underlying cause, options for treating ptosis in children include surgical correction, non-surgical approaches like patching, or the use of glasses with special lenses.
Nasolacrimal duct obstruction, commonly known as a blocked tear duct, occurs when the pathway that allows tears to drain from the eye into the nose fails to develop normally or becomes partially or fully obstructed.
Treatment may involve gentle massage of the tear duct, or in more persistent cases, a minor surgical procedure to open the drainage pathway.
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye condition that affects premature infants caused by abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina. Treatment may include laser therapy or injection of medication to prevent further progression and preserve vision.
Pediatric cataracts occurs when the lens of a child’s eye becomes cloudy, impairing vision and potentially leading to blindness if untreated. Treatment typically involves surgery to remove the cloudy lens, followed by using corrective lenses or contact lenses to restore vision.
Pediatric retinal conditions refer to a group of disorders that affect the retina in children, potentially impacting vision development and overall eye health. Depending on the specific diagnosis and severity, these conditions can often be corrected through specialised treatments such as laser therapy, surgical intervention, or medication.
Expert Care for Your Children’s Vision
Specialised eye assessments for children of all ages, ensuring their vision is developing as it should.
Expert care for common conditions such as lazy eye (amblyopia) and squint (strabismus).
Treatment for a range of eye conditions, including infections and inflammatory problems, delivered with care and precision.
For conditions that require surgical intervention, such as cataracts or severe eye misalignment, our experienced surgeons provide advanced, child-focused care.
Expertise in managing complex or developmental conditions affecting vision, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
We understand that every child’s eye care needs are different. From your first consultation, our team focuses on providing individualised treatment plans in a caring and supportive environment. Our commitment is to your child’s health, comfort, and confidence.
Why Choose Our Clinic for Pediatric Eye Care?
World-Class Eye Care, Delivered Locally With Dedication
Easily accessible for private patients from Coromandel, the Waikato and Auckland.
Wide range of subspecialties under one roof, so you can be treated for multiple conditions at the same time, minimising stress and inconvenience.
Internationally acclaimed surgeons trained at world-leading institutions ( Bristol Eye Hospital in the UK, Moorfields Eye Hospital, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital & University Hospital Southampton Foundation NHS Trust).
Leaders in ophthalmology, holding positions in esteemed organisations like The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.
Access to the latest treatments and exclusive advanced technologies.
Personalised care with a broad range of options tailored to individual needs.
Personalised care with a broad range of options tailored to individual needs.
