Strabismus
Amblyopia, Strabismus Higher in Twin Children
Female sex, lower gestational age and lower birth weight were also significantly more common in this patient population.
06/05/2023
Intermittent Exotropia More Common in Early-Onset Myopia
Researchers noted an incidence rate of 45.5/1000 children per year, while that for older kids was 6.6/1000.
05/01/2023
Strabismus Surgery Can Improve Children’s Reading, Drawing Post-op
These findings should be considered when deliberating the indications for referral.
01/27/2023
Pediatric Cataract Extraction Increases Risk of Strabismus Surgery
Children of younger age and female sex and those with a pre-existing binocular vision disorder were most susceptible.
01/17/2023
Refractive Errors and Strabismus Top Causes of Headaches in Children
These, along with other more serious ocular conditions, are likely the culprit in about a quarter of cases.
09/23/2022
Temporary Prism Therapy Effective in Acute Acquired Concomitant Esotropia
Stepwise reduction in power over time tended to promote positive outcomes, eliminating the condition within a year in 40% of patients in a new study.
06/30/2022
Strabismus Patients Often Not Offered Surgical Intervention
Other reasons for failing to undergo correction include fear of complications and cost.
06/20/2022
Children with Vision Impairment More Likely to Develop Depression, Anxiety
Early detection and treatment of strabismus improves overall health and decreases cost burden.
06/02/2022
Eye Patching Affects QoL Less Than Parents Think
In addition, a recent study found that for children older than five, this metric correlates negatively with the angle of strabismus.
04/19/2022
Strabismus Affects QOL, Even After Surgery
Those with the condition reported less satisfaction compared with visually normal children.
03/25/2022
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June 13, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Virtual
Speaker: Ranjan Malhotra, MD, FACS, and Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
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June 21, 2023
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: Del Frisco's Washington, DC
Speakers: Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO, and Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO
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June 22, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Mastro's Steakhouse Washington, DC
Speakers: Melissa Barnett, OD, and Paul Karpecki, OD
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