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Dr.
Elsas specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. He
sees pediatric patients on referral from another physician or patients
wanting a second opinion. He also sees referred adults with strabismus.
He treats the following diseases:| Strabismus is an eye muscle disease characterized by eye misalignment. It may cause double vision. Esotropia and exotropia are forms of strabismus. | |
| Amblyopia, or Lazy Eye, causes poor vision in an eye and occurs when the patient's brain ignores messages from the eye. Strabismus, cataract or refractive error (nearsightedness, farsightedness) may cause amblyopia. | |
| Blocked Tear Duct is a condition present in some small children characterized by continuous tearing. | |
| Pediatric Cataracts are cloudy areas in the child's lens. They may be present at birth. Congenital cataracts are often hereditary and can be removed at an early age. | |
| Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a disease sometimes present in premature infants who have been on life-sustaining oxygen. This disease can result in vision loss or blindness. |
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Anything contained in this web page is not medical advice and is merely a discussion of possible treatments currently available. You should see your ophthalmologist about any concerns about these treatments or any problems you have. |
Alabama
Ophthalmology Associates, P. C.