STEPHANIE WEST CONSULTANT OPHTHALMIC SURGEON
Specialist squint, double vision and children’s eye care in Southampton
Children's eye cARE
Expert, reassuring care for children's eyes
Children’s eye problems can affect vision, comfort, confidence and learning. This page explains three common conditions: amblyopia, myopia and chalazia, with clear guidance on assessment and treatment options.
How I can help
Children’s squints
Assessment and treatment of inward, outward, vertical and intermittent squints.
Amblyopia / Lazy eye
Clear advice about glasses, patching and atropine treatment for amblyopia.
Myopia control
Options to slow the progression of short-sightedness in children.
More children’s eye services
Children’s eye tests
What happens during a specialist eye and orthoptic assessment.
Watery eyes
Blocked tear ducts, massage and when a procedure may help.
Chalazion
Practical treatment advice for eyelid cysts and recurrent lumps.
What to expect at your child’s appointment
Most children are first assessed by an orthoptist, who measures vision, eye alignment and eye movements using age-appropriate games and tests. Stephanie then examines the eyes, explains the findings and discusses whether treatment or monitoring is needed.
Concerned about your child's vision?
A careful assessment can help explain what is happening and what options are available.