Pediatrics

How studies into myopia management can increase access to vision care.

The affected mandate requires that all newborns receive erythromycin ointment applied to their eyes after birth, which helps prevent ophthalmia neonatorum.

Educational tools, visual aids can help children with visual impairments thrive.

Good safety profile and “meaningful improvement” in vision in patient with Leber congenital amaurosis.

A pivotal phase 3 clinical trial found that SYD-101 met its 3-year primary end point for slowing pediatric myopia progression.

The study findings indicated that lifestyle changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic were connected to an increase in childhood astigmatisms.

The research team conducted a prospective study to assess any barriers to parental compliance with vision testing in preschoolers aged 3 to 6 years in hopes of catching amblyopia earlier.

Cotter, OD, MS, FAAO, was recognized with the Optometrist of the Year Award by Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Faculty of Optics and Optometry of Terrassa, and as the 2024 UAB School of Optometry’s Springer Lecturer.

The updated range of lenses feature expanded negative and cylindrical powers, thinner edge thickness, and wider frame options.

The longitudinal study found that visual function and BCVA decreased with an increasing incidence rate of moderate and severe visual impairment for patients with high myopia.

Following the switch from multifocal to single-vision contact lenses, axial elongation increased by 0.03 mm/year, and myopia progressed at a rate of −0.17 D annually after switching to single-vision lenses.

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The research findings supported the hypothesis that a mild reduction in retinal contrast can slow myopia progression in young children.

Additional research is needed to establish best diagnostic and management strategies for increasingly common condition.

Lama Albadeen, 8, of Saudi Arabia, and Grace Retta, 5, of Kenya, will receive cash prizes for their schools.

Relationship between the brain and vision took center stage at 2024 International Congress of Behavioral Optometry.

By alternating the focus area—or the clear zone of the lens—and defocus area—the honeycomb-shaped segment of the lens—the spectacle lenses achieve clear vision and manage myopia progression.

Adam S. Wenick, MD, PhD, discussed myopia interventions across the lifespan at EyeCon 2024, covering treatments, complications, and prevention strategies.

This year's theme, "Love Your Eyes," focuses on children's vision and eye health.

Educating parents of pediatric patients starts with getting staff on the same page.

Pediatric TINU syndrome is rare, but responds well to treatment.

Mandy Sallach, OD, overviews initiatives being taken on by the company to combat pediatric myopia.

This study also found that upon discontinuation, myopia development did not rebound, with NVK002 0.01% as a potential long-term treatment for pediatric myopia.

David A. Berntsen, OD, PhD, FAAO, talks through his 2024 ARVO presentation on the BLINK2 study and the findings on axial growth after discontinuing soft multifocal contact lens wear.

The collective enhances education, research, and quality of life.

The important role eye care providers play in lessening the burden of myopia treatment for pediatric specialists.

A research report compiled by The Vision Council reveals that most parents are aware of myopia but remain in the dark about prevalence and how to prevent progression.

Optometry Times sat down with Carla Calizaire, Global Leader of Diversity Inclusion for Johnson and Johnson Med Tech to go in depth about the Vision Made Possible and Sight for Kids campaign.