March 6th 2023
The child's changes in vision began at school and worsened over the next day to the point where he could see only outlines and shapes of objects.
Study reports that optic nerve pallor is prevalent in ZIKA virus patients
November 13th 2021During a presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2021 annual meeting, Dr Denise Freitas reported that the ocular findings in infants with congenital Zika virus syndrome were similar among the affected infants and occurred frequently. The most prevalent of the findings was optic nerve pallor.
Luminopia’s VR headset for amblyopia therapy receives US FDA approval
October 23rd 2021The Luminopia One VR headset is indicated for improved visual acuity in children ages 4-7 with amblyopia, associated with anisometropia or mild strabismus, after receiving treatment instructions from a trained eye care professional.
Examining the link between neurodevelopmental disorders and visual problems
August 27th 2021Children with certain neurodevelopmental disorders show altered ocular movements and a more reduced amplitude of accommodation, however, vision problems are not always present in these children and so cannot be considered an aetiological factor.
Risks and management of diabetic retinopathy in paediatric patients
January 13th 2021Diabetes mellitus, which is a common chronic disease in children, can lead to significant eye morbidities with long-lasting effects, including diabetic retinopathy. Treatment should be tailored to the individual patient.
Amblyopia screening with the dynamic random dot stereotest
A new amblyopia screening system that can be used on Android devices has performed better than some of the ‘gold standard’ stereotests in recent Hungarian studies.