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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.
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.
Also known as: hypertelorism.
Orbital hypertelorism describes a birth defect where the distance between the eyes is larger than normal.
During development in the womb, a baby’s eyes normally start far apart and gradually move closer together. Any process that interferes with that movement results in orbital hypertelorism. Orbital hypertelorism can occur as an isolated finding with unknown cause or can be a feature of various genetic conditions.
The widely spaced eyes do not typically cause any symptoms though sometimes some children may have vision problems. Psychosocial issues may arise from peer teasing.
A multidisciplinary craniofacial team member will offer your child the best assessment and treatment program.
Reviewed by: Mislen S Bauer, MD
This page was last updated on: June 03, 2025 10:22 AM
The Craniofacial Center at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is one of Florida’s leading specialty centers offering comprehensive management for infants, children, and young adults with an array of craniofacial differences.
Reconstructive plastic surgery refers to the type of plastic surgery specifically intended to repair a body part or parts with structural defects. These can occur due to birth defects, diseases, infection, injury or for other reasons.