Strabismus (squint) and amblyopia (visual impairment)
The treatment of visual impairment that persists despite spectacle correction is usually carried out with patches on the eye that is not squinting. The intensity and duration of the covering is adapted to the age of the child. Early detection increases the success of the treatment.
In the presence of a large squint angle that interferes with interaction with other people and / or loss of spatial vision, eye muscle surgery may be useful. These are procedures that are covered by compulsory health insurance.
Congenital eye diseases
Even newborns can have eye diseases. These can be congenital eye malformations with or without other accompanying changes. Or the diseases are acquired, such as the so-called retinopathy of prematurity. Diagnosis, consultation and any treatment are carried out jointly with colleagues from the various departments of the eye clinic.
Special Clinic for Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
In the Department of Orthoptics and Pediatric Ophthalmology, we also offer a specialized clinic for children with suspected cerebral visual impairment (CVI). CVI is a visual perception disorder caused by impaired processing of visual information in the brain, which can affect daily life, school, or reading and learning. During our CVI specialty clinic, we provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluation as well as personalized counseling on available resources and support options.
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