Infants and young children should be evaluated for leukokoria (white pupil) and strabismus at well child exams and referred urgently to an ophthalmologist if noted.

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Strabismus should be treated as soon as possible. Early intervention is the key. Corrective glasses, treatment to minimize or prevent amblyopia, or surgery to restore the eye muscle balance may be used in the course of the treatment. Patients reporting visible lesions around or "in" the eye, or those experiencing any unusual appearance or movement of the eye(s) with or without pain, need a timely appointment for a medical evaluation and an ophthalmic examination.

Infants and Young Children Should Be Evaluated for Leukokoria (White