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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has several outpatient and urgent care centers throughout South Florida, including on-demand, virtual care.
Walk-in urgent care with no appointment needed.
Serving as your child's primary doctor's office.
Pediatric specialty consultations available closer to home.
A full range of comprehensive services all under one roof.
Connect with providers from the comfort of your own home.
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With over 800 pediatric clinicians on staff, we’re dedicated to helping you connect with the right specialist for your needs.
We have expertise in treating children and educating families on hundreds of different conditions.
We use cutting-edge, specialized treatments and procedures to ensure the best care for your child.
Glaucoma typically occurs due to high pressure in the eye. This pressure tends to build because of a blockage of channels that are supposed to allow aqueous humor fluid to drain from the eye. Other factors that may increase eye pressure and lead to glaucoma include the following:
Glaucoma is a serious medical condition and should be diagnosed by your health care provider.
If you notice vision problems accompanied by eye pain, redness, nausea or vomiting, contact your doctor or eye doctor as soon as possible.
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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital specializes in pediatric eye conditions, ophthalmologic diseases and overall vision care.
This is a rare congenital disorder associated with a port-wine stain birthmark on the face, glaucoma, seizures, intellectual disabilities, and arteriovenous malformations of the brain.