ocular abnormalities

What are the common types of ocular abnormalities in children?

Some common types of ocular abnormalities in children include:
Strabismus: Misalignment of the eyes, commonly known as cross-eyes or lazy eye.
Amblyopia: Often referred to as lazy eye, it is a condition where vision in one eye is reduced because the eye and brain are not working together properly.
Congenital Cataracts: Clouding of the lens at birth, which can obstruct vision.
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP): A disease that affects premature infants, causing abnormal blood vessel development in the retina.
Refractive Errors: Conditions like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism.

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