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Data were collected regarding their demographic profile, the pattern of eye problems observed, management at the facility itself, and need for referrals.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n During this period, a total of 3092 children were seen. Among them, 141 were infants (4.56%, 71 boys: 70 girls, median age: 8 months). Twenty-five percent of infants were less than 6 months of age. The most common eye problem was congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 76, 53.90%), followed by conjunctivitis (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 33, 23.40%), retinopathy of prematurity (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 4, 2.84%) and strabismus (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 3, 2.13%). One case each of congenital cataract and suspected retinoblastoma were identified. Majority of the cases (58.8%) belonged to the oculoplastic and orbital surgery sub-specialty. Sixteen percent of the infants (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 23) had sight-threatening eye problems. 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