Strabismus
Study Identifies Risk Factors for Strabismus in Adults Born Preterm
The more immature individuals were born, the higher their likelihood of developing the condition, usually within the first decade of life.
03/27/2024
Lack of Subspecialists Limits Access to Strabismus Surgery
Study shows considerable variation in procedure volume—New York was highest and Mississippi lowest—that tracked with pediatric ophthalmology practitioner density per state.
03/21/2024
Strabismus Risk Higher After Lower vs. Upper Blepharoplasty
While still a rare complication—occurring in 1.5% to 2% of surgeries—such cases were more likely to be diagnosed and require intervention within three years, study finds.
02/16/2024
Amblyopia, Strabismus Higher in Twin Children
Female sex, younger gestational age and lower birth weight were also significantly more common in this patient population.
12/20/2023
Adult Strabismus Has Profound QOL Effects
Self-perception and interaction may suffer as a result of this condition.
11/24/2023
Tropicamide a Fine Alternative for Cycloplegic Refraction on Children
The drug was safe and effective for a non-strabismic population of three- to 16-year-olds regardless of refractive error status.
10/05/2023
Strabismus Found to Have No Impact on Myopia Progression
The potential effect of corrective surgery on those with intermittent exotropia should be explored.
08/11/2023
Strabismus Associated with Certain Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
In a new study, only children with facial abnormalities developed the vision condition at a prevalence rate of more than 25%.
07/20/2023
Intermittent Exotropia More Common in Early-Onset Myopia
Researchers noted an incidence rate of 45.5/1000 children per year, while that for older kids was 6.6/1000.
05/01/2023
Strabismus Surgery Can Improve Children’s Reading, Drawing Post-op
These findings should be considered when deliberating the indications for referral.
01/27/2023
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Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
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