Pediatrics
Nine Out of 10 of US Counties Have No Pediatric Ophthalmologists
Despite the subspecialty increasing its ranks by more than 300 individuals in the past 15 years, population grew at a faster rate proportionately.
02/02/2023
Close, Long-term Monitoring Needed in Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retreatment and preterm birth were associated with ocular problems in six-year-olds.
02/02/2023
Optometrists Play Key Role in Pediatric Referral
To improve efficiency in the healthcare system, a recent analysis argues these specialists should be relied on more, as their diagnostic accuracy was shown to be better than that of GPs and pediatricians.
10/19/2022
Topical Antibiotic Effective in Pediatric Acute Infective Conjunctivitis
However, placebo drops also seemed to have a therapeutic effect compared with no intervention.
10/17/2022
Consumer Product-related Pediatric Eye Injury Shows Decreasing Trend
Injuries remain common from golf, non-powder firearms and recreational sports, prompting more prevention efforts, study shows.
10/10/2022
Study Documents Indirect Effects of COVID-19 on Pediatric Eye Care
Kids have not received adequate eye care; less were reported to see a specialist for regular screenings and more reported vision issues even while wearing glasses since 2019.
10/05/2022
Study Identifies Common Eye Abnormalities in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Among the most prevalent were short palpebral fissure length, visual impairment and epicanthus.
09/19/2022
Laser Refractive Surgery in Kids May Mitigate Amblyopia
While not a perfect solution, a review study by the Academy of Ophthalmology found that it may yield some improvement, though long-term safety data is lacking.
08/24/2022
Youth with Diabetes at Risk of Early Retinal Complications
These include increased total retinal and inner retinal thickness in the central subfield that correlates with HbA1c and fasting glucose, as shown on OCT.
07/06/2022
OCT-A Can Assess Retinal Perfusion in Children With Amblyopia
Macular vessel density of the superficial capillary plexus is lower among these patients.
06/29/2022
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