Pediatrics
Access to Pediatric Eye Care Severely Lacking Across the US
Study finds approximately 96% of counties lack specialists among both optometrists and ophthalmologists, with lower socioeconomic areas the most severely affected.
04/12/2024
Visual Disorders More Common in Children, Adolescents with ADHD
A large study concluded this is likely not a result of medication or misdiagnosis, though researchers did observe higher prevalence in non-stimulant vs. stimulant users.
10/25/2023
Not All Screen Time Is Created Equal
Moderate usage may not be harmful and might even improve some aspects of vision, study suggests.
09/28/2023
Study Documents Visual Troubles in Children Born Prematurely
Refractive errors—hyperopia in particular—and strabismus were far more common than retinal malformations sufficient enough to require anti-VEGF.
09/26/2023
Pediatric Exams Made Easy
Make a big impact with our smaller patients and take the time to address their visual needs.
05/15/2023
Nine Out of 10 of US Counties Have No Pediatric Ophthalmologists
Despite the subspecialty increasing its ranks by more than 300 individuals in the past 15 years, population grew at a faster rate proportionately.
02/02/2023
Close, Long-term Monitoring Needed in Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retreatment and preterm birth were associated with ocular problems in six-year-olds.
02/02/2023
Optometrists Play Key Role in Pediatric Referral
To improve efficiency in the healthcare system, a recent analysis argues these specialists should be relied on more, as their diagnostic accuracy was shown to be better than that of GPs and pediatricians.
10/19/2022
Topical Antibiotic Effective in Pediatric Acute Infective Conjunctivitis
However, placebo drops also seemed to have a therapeutic effect compared with no intervention.
10/17/2022
Consumer Product-related Pediatric Eye Injury Shows Decreasing Trend
Injuries remain common from golf, non-powder firearms and recreational sports, prompting more prevention efforts, study shows.
10/10/2022
Upcoming Events
May 2, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Kamran Riaz, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD
Webinar: 7:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
May 17-19, 2024
June 4, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, and Jessica Steen, OD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
