KNOWLEDGE CENTER

As the Northeast reckons with an Arctic Blast—with frigid temperatures, biting winds, and extra time spent indoors—many parents are noticing new or worsening eye symptoms in their children. Cold air outside and dry, heated air inside can be especially tough on young eyes, which are often more sensitive than those of adults. During weather like this, we commonly see an increase in dry eyes, redness, irritation, and complaints of burning or scratchy sensations. Children may rub

As the holiday season approaches, everyone at University Children’s Eye Center wants to take a moment to give thanks to the families and community we are privileged to serve. Whether it's guiding parents on vision-friendly holiday gifts to ensuring children have the right specialized glasses and supporting adults with unique eye care needs, our goal is to provide thoughtful, expert care for every patient. In this special holiday newsletter, we’re sharing a few ways we give ba

While University Children’s Eye Center is best known for pediatric eye care, we also treat a select group of adult patients with specific eye conditions. Dr. Engel, Dr. Sun, and Dr. Rousta see adults who have been diagnosed with strabismus—also known as eye misalignment—when specialized care is needed. Our adult patients are typically referred by their general ophthalmologist or optometrist for advanced evaluation and treatment. Many are experiencing symptoms such as double v