Eye Care at The Children’s Hospital
Diagnosing eye problems in children is not an easy task. Even parents, who are familiar with their child’s behavior and developmental skills, can miss the subtle signs of eye problems. Because early detection of eye problems can make a critical difference in a child’s vision and also impact their learning and development, it is important that children who are suspected to have a sight problem are seen by pediatric specialists.
At The Children’s Hospital, we treat only children and teens. We know how to get and keep a kid's attention during eye exams and how to put nervous parents at ease. This can make a big difference in diagnosing and treating your child.
The Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology at The Children’s Hospital serves as the center for the diagnosis and treatment of complex childhood eye disorders and eye trauma for the Rocky Mountain Front Range region.
Our services at The Children’s Hospital include:
The multi-disciplinary approach to care at The Children’s Hospital means that pediatric eye specialists are able to easily access and consult with experts on Children’s nationally recognized staff to ensure that children with multiple or contributing medical conditions receive the best care possible. Our ophthalmology team collaborates with one of the region’s best-equipped and staffed Newborn Intensive Care Units, the region’s top pediatric neurosurgeons, nationally-recognized oncologists, Neurology, Genetics and a wide range of medical specialties to provide the best in children’s vision care.
Reinforced by the hospital’s affiliation with the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, education and research are integrated into clinical care. Parental and patient education, as well as instruction of future eye doctors, are incorporated seamlessly into clinic visits.
