http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/Pediatrics/Article/list/2643 Pediatric ophthalmology topics including retinopathy of prematurity, congenital lesions, strabismus (esotropia, exotropia, misalignment), amblyopia, as well as trauma, conjunctivitis, and screening for refractive errors. 2009-11-21T16:36:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Industry+News/Amblyopia-screening-initiative-See-by-Three-finish/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/573001?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 See by Three, a program of the Children's Eye Foundation, has completed the first phase of its national research project to advocate effective screening of children for amblyopia so they will "see by three". 2008-12-23T05:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/522008/573001null HTML http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Vision-care-is-lacking-for-children-today/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627667?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Healthy vision is vital for success in life and should begin with regular vision screenings during childhood, but the level of inadequate vision care for children in the United States is significant, however. The author addresses ways to address this issue to positively affect high school graduation rates, social and emotional problems, juvenile delinquency, adult literacy problems, incarcerations, and workforce quality and productivity. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/382009/627667null XML http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/Clinical+News/Learning-disabilities-not-caused-by-vision-problem/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/614389?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 No scientific evidence supports the view that subtle eye or visual problems cause learning disabilities, according to a revised policy statement on learning disabilities, dyslexia, and vision issued by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2009-07-28T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/312009/614389null HTML http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/Clinical+News/Boys-with-intermittent-exotropia-more-likely-to-de/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602491?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Children with intermittent exotropia, especially boys, appear more likely to develop mental illness by young adulthood than children without strabismus, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of Ophthalmology 2009-06-09T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/242009/602491null HTML http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/Clinical+News/Pediatric-testing-system-assists-in-early-detectio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600347?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Vision problems in children are not always easy to detect, according to Barry Goldman, MD, pediatrician, Children's Health Center in Gurnee, IL. 2009-05-28T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/222009/600347null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Pediatrics-pulley-system-controls-paths-of-human-m/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/585645?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Surgeons should review the new discoveries in orbital anatomy and consider expanding their surgical armamentarium to include surgery of the pulley system says one ophthalmologist. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/102009/585645null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Industry+News/AOA-commends-President-Obamas-attention-to-childre/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/580438?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 The American Optometric Association (AOA) commended President Barack Obama for singling out the importance of eye and vision care when he signed the expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program. 2009-02-09T05:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/072009/580438null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Clinical+News/Myopia-risk-decreased-in-children-by-amount-of-tim/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/578252?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Spending 2 to 3 hours a day outdoors can significantly lower a child's risk of developing myopia, according to a new study. 2009-01-29T05:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/052009/578252null HTML http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/Industry+News/Childrens-vision-legislation-introduced-in-Congres/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/576662?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 The Vision Care for Kids Act of 2009 was introduced with bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, according to prepared statements by The Vision Council and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), two supporters of the legislation. 2009-01-20T05:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/042009/576662null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Managing-posterior-uveitis-in-children-a-must/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566336?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 The adequate management of posterior uveitis in children is difficult but imperative. Many treatment options exist, but to determine the best one for patients, it may be best to divide them into two groups at least initially: those with unilateral disease and those with bilateral disease. Treatment decisions then will follow, based on the severity of the disease. 2008-11-15T05:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/462008/566336null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/When-amblyopia-treatment-fails-adherence-is-likely/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566337?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Parents of children with amblyopia may have several reasons (or excuses) for not following a prescribed patching regimen. Ophthalmologists who are following the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group guidelines but are not achieving the desired results, should first examine whether patients are adhering to the prescribed therapy. 2008-11-15T05:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/462008/566337null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Ophthalmology/Researchers-examine-effect-of-horizontal-strabismu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/559874?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Significant changes in cylindrical measurements were observed following unilateral horizontal strabismus surgery in a retrospective study. In addition, investigators found clinically significant changes in a large number of operated eyes as well as a portion of control eyes. 2008-10-15T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/432008/559874null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Clinical+News/Fixation-preference-testing-deemed-inaccurate-by-r/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/557396?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Fixation preference testing for detecting amblyopia in infants and toddlers is unreliable, according to researchers. 2008-10-09T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/412008/557396null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Fetal-alcohol-syndrome-causes-eye-abnormalities-in/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/556859?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Up to 90% of children with fetal alcohol syndrome have eye abnormalities such as optic nerve hypoplasia and tortuosity of the retinal blood vessels. Because ocular findings are so common, an eye examination can be useful in helping diagnose fetal alcohol syndrome. 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/412008/556859null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Patch-or-atropine-Either-offers-lasting-benefits/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/556858?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Occluding the sound eye in amblyopic patients provides rapid and lasting visual acuity improvement. 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/412008/556858null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Cataract/Hydrophobic-acrylic-IOL-material-delays-but-does-n/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519665?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 The rate of posterior capsule opacification (PCO) associated with hydrophobic acrylic IOLs (AcrySof, Alcon Laboratories) is lower than the rate seen with other lens materials for 3 to 5 years after implantation, but after that time, the rate approximates that seen with other lens materials, according to results of an ongoing prospective, consecutive-case study of 5,500 eye-bank eyes. The finding could affect IOL selection decisions, especially for the pediatric patient population, in whom a high rate of PCO typically is seen, and for patients in developing countries, where access to Nd:YAG lasers to address PCO is limited. 2008-05-15T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/222008/519665null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Esotropia-surgery-corrects-delays-in-development-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511394?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Delays in motor development milestones, caused by infantile esotropia, catch up to normal after corrective surgery, according to a study. 2008-04-21T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/172008/511394null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Clinical+News/Early-screening-improves-visual-outcomes-in-childr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510710?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Early screening and detection of amblyopia in children may improve visual outcomes, according to researchers. 2008-04-17T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/162008/510710null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Visual-pathway-lesions-in-neurofibromatosis-type-1/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510877?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Optic pathway gliomas occur frequently in children with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1). As not all patients with these tumors are symptomatic, regular examination of NF1 patients is important, and a nonsurgical treatment algorithm should be followed if a tumor is found. 2008-04-15T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/162008/510877null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Ambylopia-studies-show-value-of-various-treatments/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510806?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 An ongoing series of amblyopia treatment studies is providing information on which interventions are effective, clarifying dosage recommendations, and broadening the description of which children can benefit from treatment. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/162008/510806null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics+Feature/Nevus-most-common-ocular-surface-tumor-for-childre/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482901?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 New Orleans—Many conjunctival tumors can occur in children. The most common are nevi, and only 3% are malignant, said Carol L. Shields, MD, here at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2008-01-01T05:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/022008/482901null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Amblyopia-trial-results-should-be-interpreted-with/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/470789?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 The methodology of several large, multicenter trials of amblyopia treatment leaves several questions unresolved, according to an orthoptist who reviewed the studies. These questions relate to the association between patient age and treatment results, the treatment protocol, measurement of therapy adherence, visual acuity results, and the definition of therapy success. 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/452007/470789null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Multicenter-trials-shed-light-on-amblyopia-in-chil/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/470788?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 The Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group has conducted several studies recently that are helping to clarify the effectiveness of various approaches to amblyopia treatment and evaluate the effectiveness of therapies in different age groups. 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/452007/470788null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Excessive-drowsiness-may-be-seen-in-some-infants/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/467252?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Apraclonidine eye drops, commonly used to diagnose Horner's syndrome in infants, should be used with caution following several reports of adverse reactions such as lethargy, bradycardia, and reduced respiratory rate. 2007-10-15T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/432007/467252null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Persistent-esotropic-amblyopia-related-to-delay-in/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/459913?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Newly identified factors that increase the risk of development of persistent esotropic amblyopia are delay in referral and anisometropia in children with infantile or accommodative esotropia. 2007-09-15T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/392007/459913null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Study-older-children-more-likely-to-develop-strabi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/459886?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 No difference exists regarding the prevalence of amblyopia and strabismus in a population of Hispanic and African-American preschool children, and the prevalence of the two pathologies increases with age, according to findings of the Multi-Ethnic Pediatric Eye Disease Study. 2007-09-15T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/392007/459886null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Develop-the-future-of-your-practice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/453261?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 An ophthalmologist can give a great eye exam, but to be successful in a family practice the eye-care professional (ECP) must make sure the child-patient feels cheerful, healthy, and participative. The environment should welcome young patients. Their positive attitudes will reflect on a staff. 2007-08-15T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/352007/453261null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Amblyopia-study-provides-new-insight-for-older-chi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/410618?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Baltimore—Results from the Amblyopia Treatment Study 3 (ATS3) support offering amblyopia treatment to children aged 7 to 12 years and considering it as well for children aged as many as 17 years who have not been treated previously, reported Michael X. Repka, MD, at the Current Concepts in Ophthalmology meeting here. 2007-03-01T05:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/112007/410618null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Ophthalmology/Pediatric-corneal-opacities-can-be-addressed-with-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/410620?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Las Vegas—Implantation of a keratoprosthesis for pediatric corneal opacity seems to be a promising option for optical rehabilitation. One keratoprosthesis (Boston KPro, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary) is well tolerated in children and may offer an alternative to penetrating keratoplasty (PKP), which is associated with several potential complications, Matthew D. Gearinger, MD, said at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting. 2007-03-01T05:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/112007/410620null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/New-technology-helps-in-vision-assessment-of-preve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/405964?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Las Vegas—Steady-state visual evoked potential (SSVEP) is a promising research tool for vision assessment in the preverbal patient and one that is being used increasingly in the clinic, said William V. Good, MD, who discussed his research here during the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2007-02-15T05:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/082007/405964null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Adjustable-sutures-help-improve-strabismus-surgery/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/405939?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Las Vegas—Modern adjustable suture techniques in strabismus surgery are a significant improvement over those that were used when the technique was first described more than half a century ago, and any of the extraocular muscles now can be adjusted, said David L. Guyton, MD, in a presentation during the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting. 2007-02-15T05:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/082007/405939null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Cataract/Safety-favorable-with-pediatric-primary-IOL-implan/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/391466?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Charleston, SC—Pediatric cataract surgery with IOL implantation and primary posterior capsulectomy plus vitrectomy is associated with a satisfactory outcome, especially in children operated on after their first birthday, said Rupal H. Trivedi, MD, MSCR. 2006-10-15T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/502006/391466null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Mandatory-vision-screening-of-kids-should-become-r/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/379918?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Baltimore—The political realities of implementing mandatory vision-screening programs offer hard lessons for the dedicated individuals involved in the process. Small victories have been scored, but enormous efforts still need to be made to meet the goal of vision screening for all pre-kindergarten children with follow-up care for those identified as needing it, according to Mary Louise Collins, MD. 2006-09-15T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/422006/379918null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Data-show-ROP-benefits-from-early-therapy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/379919?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 San Francisco—Early treatment at high-risk threshold reduces the rate of unfavorable acuity and structural outcomes in infants with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), according to William V. Good, MD. Reporting new findings from the Early Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity Study (ETROP), Dr. Good added that systemic side effects are more common with earlier treatment but can be managed in the nursery. 2006-09-15T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/422006/379919null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Childrens-reading-problems-can-be-complicated-to-d/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/379916?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 La Jolla, CA—Screening for problems that affect school performance can be a challenge, according to David B. Granet, MD, who posed the question: "Who evaluates whether patients understand what they see?" Dr. Granet explained the task of pediatric ophthalmologists. 2006-09-15T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/422006/379916null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Greater-clarity-reached-on-best-ways-to-screen-chi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/379917?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Nashville, TN—There are no simple answers to the most fundamental questions about children's eye screening, such as who should be screened, at what age, what should be screened for, and how. 2006-09-15T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/422006/379917null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Ophthalmic+News/Proposals-given-for-ROP-detection-and-treatment/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/339770?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 San Francisco—The American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and American Academy of Pediatrics released a series of recommendations on which to base effective detection and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). The groups discuss improvements in the possible treatment of ROP and the importance of carefully timed retinal exams by an ophthalmologist for at-risk premature infants. 2006-06-15T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/262006/339770null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/IOL-use-in-infants-children-becoming-more-mainstre/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/325460?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Charleston, SC—IOL insertion is the standard of care after uncomplicated cataract surgery for children beyond infancy, despite the fact that these implantations are still considered off-label procedures. Lens implantation is also an acceptable alternative for infants, especially those without complex microphthalmia. 2006-05-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Pediatric-vision-screening-worthy-of-advocacy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/325459?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Sacramento, CA—Obtaining reimbursement and resources for vision screening seems to be a thankless task with little return. However, there are strategies that can be used to give pediatric vision screening a fair share of the available health-care funds, according to James Bradford Ruben, MD. 2006-05-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Federal-government-can-play-big-role-in-improving-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/325458?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Baltimore—Although vision screening is a state issue and not legislated by the federal government, there are many ways the federal government can influence medical care delivery for children. 2006-05-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Vision-screening-standardization-recommended/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/320853?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Portland, OR?Mass vision screening of school-age children was first recommended in 1983. At that time there was not a large population of children of preschool age, a situation that has changed markedly since then because today many more 3- and 4-year-olds are in a preschool setting. However, there is still no standardization in vision screening. 2006-04-15T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Feature+Articles/Screenings-for-amblyopia-should-be-standardized/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/320850?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Madison, WI - Uniform testing and reporting criteria are needed to identify amblyogenic risk factors in children and prevent the development of amblyopia. Leslie W. France, CO, described the evidence base for the guidelines to detect amblyogenic risk factors. 2006-04-15T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Teenagers-may-benefit-from-amblyopia-treatment/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/313684?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Baltimoreâ€"Treating amblyopia in older children and teenagers, that is, those over 7 years of age and up to 18 years, may produce positive results. The Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG) recently reported that conventional treatments can work in teenagers; however, the magnitude of the benefit varies greatly among individuals, according to Michael X. Repka, MD. 2006-03-15T05:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Vision-screening-technology-reaches-new-heights/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/313685?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Chicagoâ€"Vision screening of children in the community has received attention for a great number of years, and because of that numerous instruments are commercially available to fill that need. 2006-03-15T05:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Amblyopia-recurrence-after-occlusion-therapy-studi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/310125?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Chicago—An inverse correlation between age and recurrence of amblyopia following cessation of occlusion therapy was found in a large retrospective chart review, reported Rahul Bhola, MD, fellow, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Iowa, Iowa City. 2006-03-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Screening-at-birth-weight-of-1250-g--helps-identif/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/310127?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Chicago—A birthweight of less than or equal to 1,250 g was a dependable criterion for screening of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in a small, single-center retrospective study. Using this standard also reduced the number of screenings performed and consequently lowered the cost of screening, said Shailesh K. Gupta, MD, assistant professor of ophthalmology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville. 2006-03-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Pediatricians-should-take-the-lead-in-vision-scree/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/310126?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Chicago—Screening to detect preclinical vision loss in children is important and should ideally be done in the offices of pediatricians or family practitioners. In addition, it is now time to add objective testing to pediatric practices, according to Robert W. Arnold, MD, who spoke at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2006-03-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Childhood-blindness-patterns-are-changing-worldwid/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/279340?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Chicago—The patterns of childhood blindness and visual impairment have been changing throughout the world over time. As socioeconomic status improves in many developing countries the major causes are changing, according to Clare Gilbert, MD, MSc, FRCOphth. 2006-01-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Favorable-outcomes-persist-with-pediatric-ICL/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/256526?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Toulouse, France—With lengthening follow-up, the posterior chamber implantable collamer lens (ICL) (STAAR Surgical) continues to be associated with encouraging results in the management of refractive amblyopia in children who have not had a response to conventional therapy with contact lenses or spectacles, said Laurence C. Lesueur, MD. 2005-12-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/IOL-implants-an-option-in-pediatric-traumatic-cata/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/256525?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Phoenix—Children with traumatic cataract often achieve a good visual outcome after cataract removal and primary IOL implantation, said Richard L. Golub, MD. 2005-12-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Controversy-swirls-around-mandatory-eye-exams-for-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/186747?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 In the field of glaucoma therapy, a study on
 the measurement of central corneal thickness suggested that clinicians may be overestimating IOP in children with thick corneas. 2005-10-15T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Younger-kids-may-benefit-from-photoscreening/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/184561?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Orlando—Photoscreening in younger elementary school children was more sensitive than patched surround HOTV acuity, according to a study conducted in a school setting among nearly 1,700 children. 2005-10-15T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Visual-acuity-promising-after-unilateral-IOL-impla/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/181093?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Orlando—Visual acuity maturation was similar in infants and young children treated with IOLs or aphakic contact lenses for unilateral congenital and developmental unilateral cataracts, according to results of a small, prospective, single-center study. 2005-10-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Orthoptist-management-of-amblyopia-is-feasible/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/181095?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Orlando—An independent amblyopia clinic staffed by orthoptists could decrease physician workload. It would also be well received by patients, according to David Morrison, MD. 2005-09-15T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/InDispensable/Hard-vs-Soft/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/181096?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Columbus, OH—Although data from a 3-year study indicate that myopia progression was less in children wearing rigid gas-permeable contact lenses (RGPs) than in a control group wearing soft contact lenses (SCLs), half of the effect was due to corneal changes, which are transient. 2005-09-15T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Photoscreening-efforts-for-preschoolers-need-guida/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/181094?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Orlando—A review of 17 volunteer-led preschool photoscreening programs indicates that such programs can be highly successful but that strong, preferably paid, administrative leadership is crucial in ensuring adequate rates of follow-up and referral, according to Sean P. Donahue, MD, PhD, associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, pediatrics, and neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, and chief of ophthalmology, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. 2005-09-15T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Similar-outcomes-seen-with-patching-atropine/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/177911?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Orlando— A series of recent studies of amblyopia therapy seem to be suggesting that less aggressive or shorter treatments could be more effective than previously thought. 2005-09-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Genetic-testing-may-be-key-to-helping-rare-eye-dis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/177912?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Orlando—When a child receives the diagnosis of Leber's congenital amaurosis (LCA) or another genetically based disease, too often parents hear from the ophthalmologist that nothing can be done. Whether the doctor intends to deliver such a negative message or conveys it inadvertently by using cold, clinical terminology, it is the wrong message, according to Edwin M. Stone, MD, PhD. 2005-09-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/High-frequency-UBM-helpful-tool-in-strabismus-reop/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/177909?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Orlando—The high-frequency ultrasound biomicroscope (UBM) can reliably estimate the distance of horizontal muscle insertion from the limbus in eyes that had previous strabismus surgery on the same muscle, according to Shuan H. Dai, MB, BS, FRANZCO, a pediatric ophthalmologist. 2005-09-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Lower-oxygen-levels-reduce-ROP-in-newborns/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/177910?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 It was important to educate the nurses, respiratory therapists, and families that more oxygen was not necessarily better. 2005-09-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/lead+item/AAPOS-backs-pediatric-screening/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/170535?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Orlando—Ongoing efforts to encourage the adoption of mandatory preschool vision screening in every state were the main topic of discussion during a workshop at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS). 2005-07-15T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/News+from+Industry/Pediatric-eye-specialist-honored-at-meeting/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/161356?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Orlando—The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus recently honored Leonard Apt, MD, professor of ophthalmology and founding director of the division of pediatric ophthalmology at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA, at the group's annual meeting here. 2005-05-15T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Patient-history-neuroimaging-key-to-optic-neutriti/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/161366?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Optic neuritis is an acute, inflammatory, sporadic optic neuropathy unrelated to trauma, toxins, or a nutritional deficiency. 2005-05-15T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Iffy-assumptions-hinder-study-on-eye-exams-for-chi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/155765?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 It may be a little harsh to say that battle lines are drawn, but it is not stretching the imagination any to see that there are distinctly different opinions being debated on eye examinations for preschool children. 2005-04-15T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Atropine-treatment-of-moderate-amblyopia-assessed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/153475?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Baltimore—Prescribed weekend atropine sulfate 1% appears to be as effective as prescribed daily use for treating moderate amblyopia in young children, according to results from a study conducted by the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group. 2005-04-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Feature+Articles/Children-achieve-relief-of-ocular-allergies/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/150420?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Chicago—Ketotifen fumarate 0.025% ophthalmic solution (Zaditor, Novartis) offers rapid-onset, long-lasting relief of allergy-associated itching along with excellent local tolerability and a long-standing record of safety. Those features combined make it an outstanding therapeutic choice for all patients with allergic conjunctivitis and a particularly attractive option for the pediatric population, said Kimberlee M. Curnyn, MD. 2005-03-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Forms-of-amblyopia-can-be-identified-by-varying-pa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/120489?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 San Francisco—There are distinct forms of amblyopia characterized by varying patterns of visual deficits. Both blurred imagery and the loss of binocular function can cause amblyopia and determine the pattern of visual deficit, said Suzanne P. McKee, PhD, who reported on the results of an NEI-sponsored study analyzing a comprehensive set of visual function data collected in a large group of patients with amblyopia. 2004-09-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Neuro-Connection/Third-nerve-palsy-an-uncommon-occurrence-in-childr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/106552?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 As opposed to adults, in whom ischemic palsies are common, ischemia is a rare cause for a third-nerve palsy in children. 2004-07-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Uveitis/Stepladder-approach-indicated-in-pediatric-uveitis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/93999?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Therapy may begin with aggressive use of topical steroids, then systemic NSAIDs 2004-05-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Penalization-can-play-a-useful-role-in-treatment-o/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/93987?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Approach helped improve visual acuity in children with moderate strabismic or anisometropic amblyopia 2004-05-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Research-into-deprivation-amblyopia-spawns-wealth-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/92075?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Morgantown, WV-Amblyopia due to stimulus deprivation differs from other forms of amblyopia in several ways. Research relating to deprivation amblyopia has resulted in increased understanding of the anatomic changes of amblyopia, guidance for treatment of amblyopia in general, and an improved definition of the concept of a critical period of visual development, said Terry L. Schwartz, MD. 2004-04-01T05:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Part--full-time-patching-equally-effective-for-sev/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/92076?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Rochester, MN-In young children with severe amblyopia, 6 hours of prescribed patching per day appears to be as effective as full-time prescribed patching when both are combined with 1 hour of near activity, according to the recently published results of the Amblyopia Treatment Study of patching regimens for severe amblyopia. 2004-04-01T05:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/162004/92076/main_main.jpg XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Column/Keeping-kids-in-the-game/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/76788?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 With the change in the weather, kids have settled back into the school routine and many fall sports have started up again. Unfortunately, along with the increase in organized and pick-up sports, more sports-related eye injuries are possible. More than 40,000 eye injuries each year are attributed to sports trauma. 2003-11-15T05:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Column/Catering-to-a-younger-audience/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/76783?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Rochester, NY-For pediatric ophthalmologist Gary D. Markowitz, MD, having an ophthalmic dispensary has been a positive experience in terms of patient service as well as practice growth. 2003-11-15T05:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/472003/76783/main_main.jpg XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/ASCRS+Refractive+News/LASIK-a-viable-choice-in-select-group-of-children/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/64550?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 San Francisco-Pediatric LASIK is an investigational procedure, but it can be a feasible and safe modality for young patients with anisometropic amblyopia who truly have no other option for improving best-corrected vision, said Jonathan M. Davidorf, MD, at the annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2003-07-15T04:00:00Z http://ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com/ophthalmologytimes/data/articlestandard/ophthalmologytimes/302003/64550/main_main.jpg XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Surgical-planning-key-to-restoring-good-vision-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/62915?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 San Francisco-IOL implantation in pediatric eyes with traumatic cataract offers the opportunity for a favorable visual outcome, but success in these cases depends on a properly timed procedure and diligent surgical care, said M. Edward Wilson, MD, at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery annual meeting. 2003-07-01T04:00:00Z XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pediatrics/Pediatric-orbital-fractures-handled-differently-fr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/57615?contextCategoryId=2643&ref=25 Columbus, OH-Age-adjusted approaches are needed for the evaluation and management of suspected orbital fracture in pediatric patients because children are different from adults, according to Jill A. Foster, MD. 2003-05-15T04:00:00Z XML