March 25th 2023
A look back on what happened in optometry during the week of March 20-March 24.
AAOpt 2022: A collaborative approach to pediatric keratoconus offers positive patient outcomes
October 26th 2022Christina Twardowski, OD, FAAO, and Erin D. Stahl, MD, share highlights from their discussion titled, "A collaborative approach to pediatric keratoconus," which they presented during the 2022 American Academy of Optometry meeting.
Study: Abnormal ophthalmologic findings in pediatric and adolescent patients
October 18th 2022Awareness of visual impairment in clinical practice is suboptimal, and adherence to ophthalmologic evaluation needs to be improved. The prospective cohort study in the Netherlands included 170 children aged 0 to 18 years with a newly diagnosed brain tumor.
Impact of vision impairment on children’s mental health
August 12th 2022Studies conducted with Orbis International conclude positive mental health and academic improvements of children provided appropriate eye care and glasses, filling important research gaps and providing essential guidance for future interventions and research.