Seattle pediatric ophthalmologists

Ophthalmology Contact Us and Locations. Seattle Children's Hospital. Fax Numbers Fax Phone Numbers Telephone Appointment A provider referral is required. Addresses Physical Address th Ave. Seattle Children's North Clinic in Everett.

Addresses Physical Address 13th St. We are excited to provide the much needed service of pediatric eye care for the greater Seattle community. Our First Hill clinic was recently renovated in to provide a safe and friendly space for children and their families during their visit. We understand that the eye exam is tough and can be especially stressful for kids and parents alike. Adult ophthalmologists seldom encounter strabismus, and pediatric ophthalmologists learn the techniques for treating strabismus are during their medical training.

Since pediatric ophthalmologists have more experience with strabismus, they are the best choice even for adults. Some of the treatments used by pediatric ophthalmologists include:. Not being able to see well can make many parts of a child's life difficult. Pediatric ophthalmologists work to protect your children's vision now and into the future. Loading Page. Redo search when map moves. Filters Clear Filters.

Glaucoma is a disorder that causes fluid pressure to build up inside the eye. This can cause damage to the optic nerve. It can occur in infants and children, although it is much more common among older adults. Unless found early by routine screening tests, glaucoma usually goes undiagnosed until some vision is lost. Some children are born with diseases that affect the retina the part of the eye that senses light.

These conditions include inherited retinal degeneration, which can cause blindness from birth or later in life. Children with significant visual impairment can be seen by our low vision specialist, Vivian Manh, OD , for a complete evaluation.

Through our low vision clinic, Dr. Manh works with vision specialists in schools and the community to provide a comprehensive approach to functional vision, identifying the best tools to help children achieve academic success and improve quality of life.

Uveitis is inflammation in the eye that can lead to long term vision damage. It is commonly associated with rheumatologic conditions such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Vestibular balance disorders are problems that occur in the sensory system of the inner ear. This system works with eyesight to help people maintain their balance. Vestibular balance disorders can cause dizziness and imbalance, as well as nausea, anxiety, changes in hearing and other symptoms that can affect your child's daily life. Please see our list of eye care providers PDF that has been vetted by our faculty.

Children older than 12 months who need baseline or screening exams for farsightedness, nearsightedness, reading problems, or tracking problems not including crossed eyes, or strabismus unless the patient is referred to us by an eye care specialist. Our Ophthalmology program offers tests to identify eye disorders in children, including:. An electroretinogram measures the electrical response of the cells in the eye that are sensitive to light retina.

The test helps doctors evaluate disorders of the retina. The retina is the lining in the eyeball that is sensitive to light. It transfers signals to the optic nerve, which sends them to the brain, where they are seen as images.