25 Aug
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Vitality Healthcare
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Ahmedabad
25 Aug
Vitality Healthcare
Ahmedabad
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate
Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Squint Specialist
to lead our pediatric eye care and strabismus department. The ideal candidate will diagnose, manage, and treat a wide range of visual disorders in infants, children, and adolescents, alongside managing adult strabismus (squint) cases. This role demands excellent surgical precision, a patient and child-friendly approach, and solid clinical decision-making skills.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Diagnostic Evaluation
Conduct comprehensive pediatric eye examinations, including specialized testing for neonates, toddlers, and uncooperative children.
Perform detailed sensorimotor and orthoptic evaluations to assess ocular alignment, eye motility, binocular vision, and depth perception.
Diagnose and manage conditions such as Strabismus (Squint), Amblyopia (Lazy Eye), refractive errors, pediatric cataracts, glaucoma, and pediatric nystagmus.
Screen and manage high-risk newborns for Retinol of Prematurity (ROP) in coordination with the neonatological/pediatric team.
Surgical & Non-Surgical Interventions
Perform advanced Squint Correction Surgeries (both pediatric and adult) using minimally invasive techniques, adjustable sutures, or complex muscle transpositions.
Execute pediatric microsurgeries including pediatric cataract extractions, nasolacrimal duct (NLD) probing/obstruction corrections, and minor trauma care.
Administer and manage non-surgical therapeutic regimens including patch therapy (occlusion), prism glasses, optical penalization, and vision therapy exercises.
Administer specialized in-office procedures such as Botox injections for specific strabismus presentations.
Patient Care & Family Counseling
Deliver empathetic and transparent counseling to parents and caregivers regarding prolonged treatment timelines (e.g., patching compliance or post-operative care).
Coordinate closely with pediatricians, neurologists, and geneticists for ch
📌 Consultant – Pediatric Ophthalmology Ahmedabad
🏢 Vitality Healthcare
📍 Ahmedabad