Parents' guide: understanding children's eyes

Clear articles on the questions parents ask us most often – from the first eye examination through squint and lazy eye to choosing the right glasses.

Paediatric ophthalmologist playfully checking the eyes of a four-year-old girl with a colourful fixation toy

When should my child see an eye doctor?

At what age should a child first see an eye doctor? Recommended ages, warning signs and how the appointment goes – paediatric eye practice in Glattpark (Opfikon), Zurich.

6 min read · Updated 2026-08-18

Eye doctor using an occluder to check a baby's eye alignment while the baby sits on its mother's lap

Spotting squint in babies

How to recognise a squint in a baby: warning signs, the light reflex test and true squint versus pseudo-squint – paediatric eye practice in Glattpark (Opfikon), Zurich.

7 min read · Updated 2026-08-18

Orthoptist guiding a boy through a stereo vision test with 3D glasses at the orthoptic clinic

The orthoptic clinic: what to expect

What happens at the orthoptic clinic? The examination step by step, duration, costs and how to prepare – orthoptics every weekday in Glattpark (Opfikon), Zurich.

5 min read · Updated 2026-08-18

Girl wearing an eye patch during amblyopia treatment, playing with building blocks next to the paediatric ophthalmologist

Amblyopia: spotting a lazy eye early

Lazy eye (amblyopia) in children: causes, warning signs and treatment with glasses and patching – paediatric eye doctor in Glattpark (Opfikon), Zurich.