Paediatric eye care in Ghatkopar, Mumbai

A child who can't see well rarely says so — they assume everyone sees the way they do. That's why vision problems surface as squinting at the board, sitting too close to the TV, head tilting, or falling grades, and why routine checks matter even without complaints.

What we screen for and treat

• Refractive errors — myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, with accurate cycloplegic refraction (dilated testing) for trustworthy numbers.
• Amblyopia (lazy eye) — one eye never learning to see properly. Highly treatable with patching and exercises if caught in the early years; much harder later.
• Squint (strabismus) — misaligned eyes, managed with glasses, exercises or surgical correction where indicated. Early treatment protects both vision and confidence.
• Congenital cataract and glaucoma — rare but urgent; early surgery can be sight-saving.
• Allergic conjunctivitis and dry eye — the itchy, rubbed eyes of Mumbai's dust and screens, treated before rubbing damages the cornea.

Slowing down myopia

Childhood myopia is rising sharply, driven by near work, screens and too little daylight. Beyond correcting it, we actively manage progression — low-dose atropine where appropriate, lifestyle counselling (outdoor time genuinely helps), and regular monitoring so the power doesn't quietly gallop. Read more in our guide to understanding myopia.

When to test

• A first routine check before starting school (age 4–5), or earlier if anything looks off
• Immediately at any age for squinting, white reflex in photos, watering or obvious viewing habits
• Yearly once a child wears glasses or has heavy screen exposure