Pediatrics

Pandemic myopia rates are about 3x higher than prior to the virus causing lockdown

Binocular testing, extraocular movements, dilation, and visual acuity are reviewed

Children should be monitored for safety when using hand sanitizer

Some 23 percent of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, had ocular manifestations

What the data shows on myopia management

The different concerns in pediatric glaucoma compared with adults.

Always look for dry eye in patients of all ages

Two new studies add to the growing evidence that time spent outdoors helps reduce the risk of myopia in children.

Get ready for patients to present with allergy complaints due to this year's severe spring allergy season.

Oregon looks to require all children to undergo vision screening before entering school

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) announced final regulations that require the pediatric vision essential health benefit to be a yearly eye exam with materials for millions of children in this country.

You might be reluctant to fit more children in contact lenses because you think it's difficult and time-consuming.

Understanding the features of the different types of pediatric nystagmus is the basis for determining the etiology of the problem and counseling parents about the need for further evaluation, possible treatments, and their child's prognosis.