At The Pediatric Eye Center, we believe informed families are empowered families. These carefully vetted resources help parents and caregivers better understand pediatric eye conditions, making them feel more confident and prepared throughout their child’s care journey.
Trusted Information for Curious Parents
We’ve curated a short list of trusted links you may find useful. As with all things clinical, context is everything. AI and Google never went to medical school or treated a single human being.
Pediatric Eye Foundations, Research & Support (AAPOS)
The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) is the world-leader in pediatric ophthalmic professional education. Their website also offers a wide array of high-quality educational resources for the public.
Pediatric Low Vision (AAPOS)
What happens when glasses or contacts aren’t enough to improve a child’s sight?
Pediatric Uveitis (AAPOS)
Learn about inflammation inside the eye and how it can affect children long-term.
Genetic Eye Conditions (AAPOS)
Some vision disorders run in families. This guide explains the basics of genetic eye disease.
Knights Templar Eye Foundation (AAO) Pediatric Ophthalmology Education Center
The Knights Templar have been extremely generous in funding pediatric ophthalmic education, as well as charities that improve the lives of visually-impaired and blind children in the US and across the world. The Knights funded an excellent professional education site hosted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Non-ophthalmologists are welcome to access it and learn, too. Thanks, Knight Templar!!
EyeWiki: Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus (AAO)
EyeWiki is written by ophthalmologists for ophthalmologists. That said, many of these articles can be useful for non-ophthalmologists. As with other wikis, it is collaborative and updated frequently. It is stringently moderated to ensure accuracy.
Have Questions? We’re Here to Clarify
Online resources can be helpful, but they don’t replace personalized care. If you’re unsure how something you’ve read applies to your child, Dr. Lichtenstein and our team are happy to discuss it during your visit—call (929) 588-8570 to schedule an appointment.
