Study finds optic nerve pallor prevalent in ZIKA virus patients
November 13, 2021
Denise Freitas, MD, reports on ocular findings in infants with congenital Zika virus syndrome that were similar among the affected infants and occurred frequently.
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Pediatrics
The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness forges Children’s Vision Equity Alliance
November 17, 2021
The Children’s Vision Equity Alliance was created to improve acces in children’s vision and eye health, working to advance equity in children’s vision and eye health through education, access, policies, and partnerships.
Corneal neurotization is effective for restoring sensory innervation
November 08, 2021
Procedure transfers intact donor nerve fibers to the cornea.
Guest editorial: The pandemic and young eyes
November 04, 2021
Perspectives from a pediatric ophthalmologist and mother.
Ocular manifestations of COVID-19 in newborns
October 24, 2021
All of the newborns in a recent study had ocular manifestations, the most common being periorbital edema and hemorrhagic conjunctivitis,
Vision groups sound alarm about myopia during congressional briefing
October 21, 2021
A coalition of vision groups held a briefing on Capitol Hill this week to educate legislators on increasing incidence of myopia and the associated cost burden.
ROP: Treating and preventing blindness in preterm babies
October 18, 2021
Retinopathy of prematurity expert C. Armitage Harper, III, MD, of the Austin Retina Associates in Austin, Texas, discusses his experience in treating ROP cases across the globe, and his mission to prevent pre-term blindness in infants.
Improving surgical outcomes for pediatric patients
October 18, 2021
Techniques, technologies minimize complications and guide counseling, care.
NIH-funded study shows screening device accurately detects amblyopia
September 28, 2021
The screening device works by assessing the eyes’ ability to fixate together. Held 14 inches from the eyes, the child fixates on a smiley face while the device simultaneously scans both retinas.
Gilbert Family Foundation funds clinical study to understand vision loss from NF1 optic pathway glioma
September 14, 2021
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Stanford University School of Medicine will lead the $5.4 million study ,with patient recruitment beginning in late 2021 or early 2022.