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DON'T BLAME YOUR CHILD'S EFFORTS,
BLAME THEIR VISION
80% of what children learn is visual, so poor grades, headaches, reading struggles, or a baby not responding to faces are often blamed on attitude, focus, or development.
A pediatric eye examination can uncover the real cause, giving your child clear vision, and with it, the confidence to raise their hand, read without hesitation, and keep up without falling behind.
Years of Pediatric
Eye Care
Serving children across Pakistan with specialized eye care
What Is A Pediatric Eye Examination
A pediatric examination is a specialized assessment of your child's vision, eye alignment, and eye health, designed for their age using pictures, toys, and specialized lights instead of eye charts they can't read yet.
Most children don't know how to describe blurry vision, so it often goes undetected for years, mistaken for learning disabilities or development issues. If left unaddressed, this can slow learning and lead to critical developmental issues later.
It can help correct:
- Refractive errors
- Strabismus
- Congenital cataracts
- Ptosis (drooping eyelid)
- Congenital cataract
- Congenital glaucoma
At Amanat Eye Hospital, we understand that a child's eyes are still growing and changing, which is why they need care that adapts to every stage of that journey. Our pediatric eye specialists take extra time to make each visit calm and comfortable, using child-friendly techniques and advanced diagnostic tools designed specifically for young patients.
Why A Comprehensive Pediatric Assessment Matters?
Catching a vision problem early can shape how a child learns, reads, and grows in confidence.
A school eye chart test alone is not enough to catch every issue. It usually checks how far a child can see but misses problems like poor eye coordination, focusing difficulty, lazy eye, or squint, all of which can affect learning just as much as blurry distance vision.
At Amanat Eyes Hospital's Pediatric Eye Care Centre, your child's eye assessment includes the following:
- Age-appropriate vision testing
- Eye alignment and coordination check
- Refraction testing
- Focusing ability assessment
- Pupil and eye movement examination
- Dilated retinal examination
- General eye health assessment
This thorough evaluation allows our specialists to catch the real cause early and protect your child's learning, development, and confidence.
Our Pediatric Eye
Care Services
PEDIATRIC EYE EXAMINATION
A Specialized, Child- Friendly Approach To Eye Care
Very young children cannot read an eye chart, and most cannot describe what blurry vision even feels like. Standard eye exams rely on verbal responses and letter recognition, which makes them unreliable for infants and toddlers.
At Amanat Eye Hospital, our pediatric eye examination is built around how young children see and respond, protecting not just their vision but their ability to learn and develop confidence. Instead of eye charts, our specialists use pictures, toys, and specialized lights to assess visual sharpness, eye muscle alignment, and structural health, all without requiring a child to read or explain what they see. The examination reviews binocular vision to check how well the eyes work together, along with eye movement tracking to evaluate how smoothly they follow moving objects.
Refractive testing uses automated pediatric devices like the PlusoptiX and Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener, capturing measurements from a comfortable distance. These handheld, non-invasive tools check for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism in seconds, even if a child blinks. A medical history review helps identify hereditary or early-stage eye conditions.
For children showing signs of a developmental or structural issue, our specialists recommend a follow-up assessment that looks closely at that specific concern.
PEDIATRIC EYE EXAMINATION
A Specialized, Child- Friendly Approach To Eye Care
Very young children cannot read an eye chart, and most cannot describe what blurry vision even feels like. Standard eye exams rely on verbal responses and letter recognition, which makes them unreliable for infants and toddlers.
Meet Our Pediatric Specialist
Dr. Mubashir Jalis
M.C.P.S, F.C.P.S FELLOWSHIP IN PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY (USA) & (PAK)
Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Adult Strabismus Oculoplastic Surgeon Asst. Professor Ophthalmology IMDC Rawalpindi
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Dr. Sidra Jabeen
M.B.B.S (GOLD MEDALIST) F.C.P.S. OPHTHALMOLOGY
Pediatric & Strabismus Assistant Professor, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi
Timings: 4 Pm To 6 Pm Note: Saturday & Sunday Off
What to expect during your journey
Before the Visit
Your child's consultation includes a detailed, age-appropriate assessment, diagnostic testing using child-friendly tools, and time to discuss findings and next steps with you as a parent.
During the Treatment
Most pediatric exams are gentle and non-invasive, using pictures, toys, and specialized lights instead of eye charts. If treatment is needed, our specialists explain what to expect in simple terms suitable for your child's age, and most visits are completed comfortably within the same day.
After the Visit
Next steps vary depending on what is found, whether it's glasses, therapy, monitoring, surgery, or a treatment plan. Follow-up appointments allow our specialists to track your child's progress and adjust care as they grow.
Why Millions Of Parents Trust
Amanat Eye Hospital
Customized Care Plans
Every child's eyes develop differently, which is why no single approach fits all cases. We build each treatment path around your child's age, condition, and stage of development, adjusting as their needs change.
Experienced Pediatric Specialists
Treating young eyes takes as much patience as precision. Before recommending any treatment, our specialists take time to assess each child's vision, behavior, and overall developmental stage.
Advanced, Child-Friendly Diagnostic Technology
Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of good pediatric eye care. Our diagnostic tools are designed specifically for young children, so nothing depends on a child reading letters or explaining what's wrong, and nothing gets missed in the process.
Continuity of Care
Your child's care doesn't end after one visit. Scheduled follow-ups allow our team to monitor development, catch changes early, and adjust care as your child grows.
Every Goodbye to Glasses Has a Story!
Muhammad Saleem
(Parent)
Mohammad Saleem has been bringing her daughter to Amanat Eye Hospital for lazy eye treatment for the past three years. She appreciated Dr. Mubashir Jalis's expertise and the hospital's welcoming environment, sharing that her daughter made excellent progress during treatment.
Muhammad Umair
(Parent)
Muhammad Umair expressed gratitude to Dr. Mubashir Jalis and his assistant, Abdul Rehman, for their friendly support and cooperative care throughout their daughter's squint surgery. Confidently recommending Amanat Eye Hospital to others seeking eye care.
Tehsin Usman
(Parent)
Tehsin Usman chose Amanat Eye Hospital for their daughter's squint surgery under the care of Dr. Mubashir Jalis. They appreciated his compassionate guidance, dedication, and the support provided by his cooperative team throughout the treatment. Their positive experience led them to highly recommend Amanat Eye Hospital, especially for squint care.
Sabahat
(Parent)
Sabahat brought her niece to Amanat Eye Hospital for squint surgery under the care of Dr. Mubashir Jalis. She was impressed by the hospital's modern facilities and appreciated the professionalism and care shown by Dr. Mubashir Jalis and his team throughout the experience.
Komal Rizwan
(Parent)
Komal Rizwan visited Amanat Eye Hospital for their son's squint treatment under the care of Dr. Mubashir Jalis. They described him as professional and caring, and were pleased with the successful outcome of their son's four-eye-muscle surgery, confidently recommending the hospital to others.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
At what age should my child have their first eye examination?
Your child's eyes should be checked at birth, again between 6 to 12 months, and once more between 3 to 5 years. Early eye exams help detect vision problems before they affect learning and development.
How do I know if my child has an eye problem?
Watch for signs like frequent eye rubbing, squinting, eye drifting, headaches, or difficulty reading. If you notice any of these, schedule a comprehensive eye examination.
How can the pediatric eye specialist test the eyes of babies or children who can't read?
Eye specialists use child-friendly tests that don't require reading or speaking. They assess how your child's eyes move, focus, and respond to light using specialized equipment and simple visual activities.
Can children wear glasses at a very young age?
Yes. Babies as young as 3–6 months can safely wear glasses when prescribed by an eye specialist. Early vision correction supports healthy eye development and helps prevent lazy eye.
Can my child's eyesight improve as they grow?
Some children outgrow mild farsightedness as their eyes develop, but most vision problems, such as myopia, lazy eye, squint, or astigmatism, do not improve on their own. Early treatment and regular eye check-ups are important to protect lifelong vision.
Mission
To ensure no one in Pakistan has to live with preventable vision loss. We combine advanced technology, expert medical care, and patient-first treatment, delivered closer to home through our growing hospital network.
Vision
To redefine the future of eye care in Pakistan, making Amanat Eye Hospital the benchmark for advanced eye innovation, scientific research, and clear results that give patients their independence.