Video Link

• A child's guide to hospital - Eye Exam

Fact sheets

• A visit to the eye doctor
• Amblyopia
• Cataract
• Children and glasses 
  
• Cortical visual impairment
• Cysts (chalazia)
• Delayed visual maturation
• Diabetes and the eye
• Droopy Eyelid (Ptosis)
• Dyslexia/Learning disabilities
• Electrodiagnostic Testing (ERG, VEP)
  
• Eye Turn (Squint, Strabismus, Misaligned eyes)
• Glaucoma in infants and young children
• Lazy eyes (amblyopia)
• Nystagmus
• Retinitis Pigmentosa
  
• Retinoblastoma
  
• Retinopathy of Prematurity
  
• Squint Surgery
  
• Treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity
• Watery eyes
• White Pupil in Photo
  

  What should I do if I think my child has an eye or vision problem?

  You should contact your local GP or Optometrist if you think your child has an eye or vision problem.

  After examining your child they will decide if your child needs to be seen by an eye doctor (Ophthalmologist).

  If they think your child's problem is urgent, they will contact us directly, otherwise they will send us a referral letter based on our referral guidelines. 

  Your child will be placed on a waiting list. You may also choose to have your child examined locally by an alternate eye care provider.   
  

• External resources for patients and families

• The Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register
• Cataract Kids Australia - Established to improve support for children with cataracts and their families, to enhance clinical care and build connections with research across Australia.
• Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) is a UK based trust which focuses on support, awareness, research and influence. 
• Educational Vision Assessment Clinic (EVAC)  Students who have significant vision loss are eligible to receive additional educational support from the Statewide Vision Resource Centre (SVRC) and Visiting Teachers for Vision Impaired with the Department of Education and Training (DET).
• Guide Dogs Victoria  Provide a wide range of services and support for Victorians with low vision or blindness.
• Vision Australia  Is a national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia.
• World Eye Cancer Hope (WE C HOPE)  Aim to increase awareness and access to existing treatments and evidence based care and compassionate family support through education, empowerment and enabling.