By virtue of my specialization in pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology, I get to see a large number of children with mental retardation and visual impairment In my clinic.

I was referred a patient by a senior from New Delhi and when I examined the lady, I understood that this was no straight forward situation.

I am often asked by parents about why more and more children are needing glasses? Is there something they can do to prevent this? In this blog, I will address some of these concerns and will shed light on the growing burden of refractive errors.