NUCC taxonomy code
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician
207WX0110X
- Grouping
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification
- Ophthalmology
- Specialization
- Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.
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