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Pediatrics

Macular Vascular and Perfusion Density Change with Age

Study used OCT-A to show how eyes change as children grow.
May 25, 2020

Boys’ Pupils Differ From Girls’

Study looked at scotopic pupillary size and function in children.
April 16, 2020

New Glasses May Slow Myopia Progression

SightGlass Vision has two more years to go in its clinical trial, yet results are already promising.
April 16, 2020

Strabismus Diminishes Quality of Life

A new questionnaire finds lower functional vision and reduced quality of life in children—and their parents.
April 14, 2020

Convergence Amplitude Affects Stereoacuity in Children

These patients face binocular alignment issues that interfere with their ability to complete near work.
April 7, 2020

RNFL and Choroid Thinning Found with Malnourishment

SD-OCT screening identifies correlation between decreased thickness and severity.
March 30, 2020

Delaying Enucleation in Retinoblastoma May Be Risky

Children with four or more pre-surgery chemo rounds had lower survival rates.
March 18, 2020

Three Behaviors Shown to Decrease Myopia

Longer near work distance, taking a break every 30 minutes and more outdoor activity all reduce progression.
March 9, 2020

Young Eyes Frequently Exposed to Household Cleaners

Two-year-olds had the highest rate of incidents.
March 9, 2020

Experts Offer Solutions to Poor Spectacle Compliance

A study suggests providing health education and strengthening vision care for children with refractive error.
March 9, 2020