Children’s
Eye Care
Clinic
FPOS Specialist · Dr. Priti Patil · Malkapur
Children’s eye health is one of the most critical and often overlooked aspects of paediatric healthcare. At Bhakti Netralaya, our dedicated Paediatric Ophthalmology clinic — led by Dr. Priti Patil, FPOS — provides comprehensive, specialised eye care for infants, children, and adolescents across Malkapur, Burhanpur, and the Buldhana district.
Specialist
Dr. Priti Patil FPOS · M.S. · M.B.B.S.Next OPD
2nd & 4th MondayWhy It Matters
Why Children’s Eye Care Requires Specialist Attention
The visual system is not fully developed at birth. It continues to mature rapidly during the first decade of life — a critical period during which any impediment to clear vision can permanently affect visual development. Conditions that are easily and fully correctable if detected early can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated past this critical developmental window.
Uncorrected Myopia Affects Learning
A child with uncorrected myopia cannot see the classroom blackboard — affecting learning, confidence, and development throughout their school years.
Amblyopia — The Critical Window
Amblyopia (lazy eye) — if not treated before age 7 to 9 — can result in permanently reduced vision in the affected eye that cannot be corrected later in life.
Congenital Cataract — Weeks Matter
Congenital cataract must be detected and treated within weeks of birth in some cases to prevent irreversible visual deprivation amblyopia.
Squint — Early Correction is Everything
Squint — if treated early — can be fully corrected. Delayed treatment results in permanent visual and cosmetic consequences that are much harder to address.
Warning Signs
Signs Your Child May Have an Eye Problem
Children often cannot express vision problems. Watch for these signs — and if you notice any, do not delay. Early evaluation is always better than waiting.
Squinting or Closing One EyeEspecially in bright light or when trying to see at a distance
Sitting Too Close to ScreensSitting abnormally close to the TV or holding books very close to the face
Head Tilting or TurningTilting or turning the head to look at objects — may indicate squint or nystagmus
Frequent Eye RubbingRubbing eyes frequently — beyond normal tiredness after reading or screen use
Headaches After ReadingComplaints of headaches — especially after reading, writing, or screen use
Unexplained Poor AcademicsPoor academic performance or difficulty reading that is otherwise unexplained
Eye Turning Inward or OutwardOne eye appears to turn inward, outward, upward, or downward
White Pupil Reflex in PhotosWhite or abnormal-coloured reflex in the pupil in photographs — a potential sign of serious eye disease
Sensitivity to Bright LightUnusual sensitivity to bright light or squeezing eyes in sunlight
Excessive Tearing in InfantsExcessive tearing in infants — may indicate a blocked tear duct requiring treatment
Urgent — Act Without Delay
White Pupil Reflex is Always an Emergency
If you notice a white or abnormal reflex in your child’s pupil in photographs — do not wait. This can be a sign of retinoblastoma (eye cancer) or other serious intraocular disease. Call 92096 57063 immediately and request an urgent appointment.
Appointment & Schedule
Paediatric OPD Schedule
Paediatric OPD
Dr. Priti Patil
Clinic Schedule
Bhakti Netralaya · Malkapur
What to Bring
First Visit Checklist
- Any previous spectacle prescriptions or eye reports
- Child’s current glasses if any
- Immunisation and birth records for infants
- List of any medications the child is on
- School report or teacher’s note if poor academics is a concern
- Both parents if possible — family history of eye conditions is important
- Allow extra time — paediatric examinations are thorough and unhurried
Our Clinics
Paediatric Sub-Speciality Clinics
Bhakti Netralaya’s Paediatric Ophthalmology service encompasses five dedicated clinical areas — each addressing a specific aspect of childhood eye health with specialist expertise and evidence-based care.
Clinic 2.1
Paediatric Refraction
Accurate vision testing using cycloplegic refraction — essential for children to detect myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism with precision. The gold standard in children’s eye testing.
Glasses PrescriptionClinic 2.2
Low Vision Aids
Specialist assessment and fitting of optical and non-optical aids for children with permanent visual impairment — helping them learn, play, and grow as independently as possible.
Vision RehabilitationClinic 2.3
Amblyopia Clinic
Expert diagnosis and treatment of lazy eye — including occlusion therapy, penalisation, and active vision therapy. Early treatment within the critical window produces the best results.
Lazy Eye TreatmentClinic 2.4
Visual Stimulation
Structured stimulation programme for children with cortical visual impairment and delayed visual maturation — using neuroplasticity to develop residual visual function.
CVI & Brain-Related VisionClinic 2.5
Strabismus Clinic
Complete squint management by FPOS-qualified specialist — from glasses and patching to advanced surgical correction of all forms of strabismus in children and adults.
Squint SurgeryYour Doctor
Meet Your Specialist
Dr. Priti Patil
Dr. Priti Patil is a highly qualified Ophthalmologist and Paediatric Eye Specialist at Bhakti Netralaya, bringing a rare and deeply needed sub-speciality to the Malkapur and Buldhana region — Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
Holding a Master of Surgery degree in Ophthalmology and a prestigious Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (FPOS) — Dr. Priti Patil is one of the very few specialists in this region with dedicated expertise in children’s eye conditions. Her presence at Bhakti Netralaya means that children from Malkapur, Burhanpur, and the surrounding districts no longer need to travel to Pune or Nagpur for specialist paediatric eye care.
Dr. Priti Patil’s approach to young patients is defined by extraordinary gentleness, clinical precision, and a deep understanding of how children experience medical settings.
“A child who cannot see clearly cannot learn, cannot play, cannot grow the way they deserve to. Every child who comes to our clinic deserves to leave seeing the world more clearly. That is what drives me every single day.”
— Dr. Priti Patil, FPOS · Paediatric Ophthalmologist, Bhakti NetralayaBook Now
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