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Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
Experiencing eye discomfort or changes in vision?
Our Eye Symptom Checker is a quick and easy way to learn more. Just browse the list of common eye conditions and select the one that matches what you’re experiencing. You’ll find helpful information about each condition and guidance on when it’s time to see an eye care specialist. It’s a simple first step toward understanding your eye health.
Crossed eyes (strabismus)
Experiencing eye discomfort or changes in vision?
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Comprehensive Eye Care
Experiencing eye discomfort or changes in vision?
Strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes, is a condition where the eyes do not line up properly and point in different directions. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns inward, outward, upward, or downward. It can occur at any age but often develops in early childhood. If left untreated, strabismus can lead to vision problems such as lazy eye (amblyopia). The good news is that with early diagnosis and treatment—such as glasses, eye exercises, or surgery—most children and adults with strabismus can achieve better eye alignment and improved vision.
Blocked Tear Ducts
Experiencing eye discomfort or changes in vision?
Strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes, is a condition where the eyes do not line up properly and point in different directions. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns inward, outward, upward, or downward. It can occur at any age but often develops in early childhood. If left untreated, strabismus can lead to vision problems such as lazy eye (amblyopia). The good news is that with early diagnosis and treatment—such as glasses, eye exercises, or surgery—most children and adults with strabismus can achieve better eye alignment and improved vision.
Pink Eye
Experiencing eye discomfort or changes in vision?
Strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes, is a condition where the eyes do not line up properly and point in different directions. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns inward, outward, upward, or downward. It can occur at any age but often develops in early childhood. If left untreated, strabismus can lead to vision problems such as lazy eye (amblyopia). The good news is that with early diagnosis and treatment—such as glasses, eye exercises, or surgery—most children and adults with strabismus can achieve better eye alignment and improved vision.
Congenital/Juvenile Cataract
Experiencing eye discomfort or changes in vision?
Strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes, is a condition where the eyes do not line up properly and point in different directions. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns inward, outward, upward, or downward. It can occur at any age but often develops in early childhood. If left untreated, strabismus can lead to vision problems such as lazy eye (amblyopia). The good news is that with early diagnosis and treatment—such as glasses, eye exercises, or surgery—most children and adults with strabismus can achieve better eye alignment and improved vision.
Congenital/Juvenile Glaucoma
Experiencing eye discomfort or changes in vision?
Strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes, is a condition where the eyes do not line up properly and point in different directions. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns inward, outward, upward, or downward. It can occur at any age but often develops in early childhood. If left untreated, strabismus can lead to vision problems such as lazy eye (amblyopia). The good news is that with early diagnosis and treatment—such as glasses, eye exercises, or surgery—most children and adults with strabismus can achieve better eye alignment and improved vision.
Failed Vision Screening
Experiencing eye discomfort or changes in vision?
Strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes, is a condition where the eyes do not line up properly and point in different directions. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns inward, outward, upward, or downward. It can occur at any age but often develops in early childhood. If left untreated, strabismus can lead to vision problems such as lazy eye (amblyopia). The good news is that with early diagnosis and treatment—such as glasses, eye exercises, or surgery—most children and adults with strabismus can achieve better eye alignment and improved vision.
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Experiencing eye discomfort or changes in vision?
Strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes, is a condition where the eyes do not line up properly and point in different directions. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns inward, outward, upward, or downward. It can occur at any age but often develops in early childhood. If left untreated, strabismus can lead to vision problems such as lazy eye (amblyopia). The good news is that with early diagnosis and treatment—such as glasses, eye exercises, or surgery—most children and adults with strabismus can achieve better eye alignment and improved vision.
Inflamed Eye (Uveitis)
Experiencing eye discomfort or changes in vision?
Strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes, is a condition where the eyes do not line up properly and point in different directions. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns inward, outward, upward, or downward. It can occur at any age but often develops in early childhood. If left untreated, strabismus can lead to vision problems such as lazy eye (amblyopia). The good news is that with early diagnosis and treatment—such as glasses, eye exercises, or surgery—most children and adults with strabismus can achieve better eye alignment and improved vision.
What’s happening in eye care

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Fake solar eclipse glasses are in the market. Make sure everyone you love knows how to be safe when watching the upcoming solar eclipse. Visit the American Astronomical Society’s website to learn more about the appropriate precautions to take when viewing the eclipse. https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/iso-certification #SolarEclipseSafety #PediatricOphthalmology
Aug. 17, 2017

New Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinical Investigators
Children’s Eye Care is proud to be clinical investigators for the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG). PEDIG is a collaborative network dedicated to facilitating multi-center clinical research in strabismus, amblyopia and other eye disorders that affect children. This network is funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI) – a branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). There are currently over 100 participating
Dec. 15, 2015

Winner of the 2015 Richard G. Scobee Memorial Award
Nina Palomba, CO, COA won the 2015 Richard G. Scobee Memorial Award. This national recognition is given to the orthoptist, and training program, who received the highest written and oral scores on that year’s board certification. Ms. Palomba joined Children’s Eye Care in 2011 as an ophthalmic tech-trainee a year after completing her BS in child development at Central Michigan University.
Nov. 18, 2015

John D. Roarty, MD named Distinguished Alumni of the Year
Dr. John Roarty, pediatric ophthalmologist at Children’s Eye Care in metro Detroit and Chief of Ophthalmology at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, was named Distinguished Alumni of the Year by Henry Ford Health System’s Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Roarty completed a pediatric residency at University of California-Davis for pediatrics from 1983-1986. After his pediatric residency, he completed an Ocular Pathology fellowship at at the
Oct. 10, 2015
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