Pediatric ophthalmologist in Kharkiv

When to see an ophthalmologist?

It is worth visiting an ophthalmologist if you experience the following undesirable symptoms:

• Blurred, foggy, double vision
• Reduced sharpness, distorted images
• The appearance of "flies", stripes, halos before the eyes
• Pain, burning, redness, dry eyes
• Tearing, photophobia, headache
• Discomfort from glasses or eye injury

When are preventive ophthalmologist consultations needed?

Many dangerous eye diseases that can lead to serious vision impairment or even blindness are asymptomatic in the early stages. To detect problems in time, it is important to undergo regular preventive examinations.

• Adults are recommended to visit an ophthalmologist at least once a year, even without complaints.
• For children - according to age and doctor's recommendations, especially during periods of active growth

What does a pediatric ophthalmologist do during an initial consultation?

At the first visit, the ophthalmologist conducts a comprehensive assessment of the patient's vision. The doctor checks visual acuity using special tables, studies existing complaints and analyzes the medical history in detail, including previous diseases, surgeries or eye injuries. In some cases, this is enough to establish a preliminary diagnosis.

If the problem is obvious, the doctor can immediately prescribe appropriate treatment or select vision correction devices, such as glasses or contact lenses. If necessary, additional diagnostic examinations are performed to clarify the diagnosis and determine the optimal treatment tactics.