Collagen crosslinking provides corneal stability in young patients
September 13, 2021
CXL is safe, effective to perform on younger population, study results show.
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Pediatrics
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.
Virtual training tackling leading cause of childhood blindness
August 26, 2021
Led by eye care nonprofit Orbis with support from Alcon, the training will build eye care professionals' skills to treat retinopathy of prematurity in Latin America
Diabetes during pregnancy linked to eye issues in children
August 18, 2021
A new study reveals that children of mothers with diabetes during pregnancy have an increased risk of eye problems.
FDA approves cyclosporine A eye drop for vernal keratoconjunctivitis
August 09, 2021
Most patients with allergic disorder are children, adolescents, or young adults.
Outcomes of corneal CXL for pediatric keratoconous
August 05, 2021
Edward Manche, MD, discusses results from his presentation regarding outcomes of corneal crosslinking keratoconus in a pediatric population.
Physicians finessing the pediatric eye examination
August 03, 2021
Focus on maximizing visual examination by combining methods of detection-based testing.
Smartphone screening and referral increases access to care for people with eye problems
June 22, 2021
According to investigators, the system has been shown to almost triple the number of people with eye problems attending primary care, as well as increasing appropriate uptake of hospital services.
Unlocking the keys to mild COVID-19 cases in infants
June 18, 2021
According to investigators, infants may have an edge over adults, with babies demonstrating a stronger immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
ASCRS 2021 going live
June 17, 2021
The event, being held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, is offering a full agenda for in-person attendees.