Paediatrics

The Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Education and Support Programme is part of ROP Awareness Week, recognised from 26 February to 3 March

Patient age is significant in the long-term effect of orthokeratology lenses

Enhanced detection and diagnosis of common and severe diseases

Clinicians, researchers and stakeholders discussed establishing CVI diagnostic criteria, boosting awareness of CVI and creating a participant data registry

The case for treating keratoconus without waiting for disease progression

Analysis of data from the European Union and the United States showed low-dose, preservative-free formulation of atropine is effective in slowing myopia progression in children

Data demonstrated that spontaneous macular hole closure and surgical treatment in paediatric patients appeared to be associated with comparable rates of closure and visual outcomes

Disease manifestations in the systemic microcirculation of children

The findings showed significant correlations between positive bacterial cultures and severe ROP, which requires diode laser and anti-VEGF treatment

The investigators found that the corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) in the amblyopic eye improved significantly in all patients regardless of age

Research from Orbis International analyses the overall wellbeing of children with common childhood vision problems

The non-profit will partner with the imaging company to prevent blindness and fund new retinoblastoma research.

OCT methods are invaluable in the assessment of patients with the condition

Vitrectomy is a tool that can help surgeons curb complications

The authors suggested that future studies of myopia control should test stronger concentrations of atropine.

The investigators evaluated corrective surgery procedures to determine their effect on ocular outcomes.

Early detection and diagnosis are key for these young patients

The authors suggest that consumers pay attention to age labeling of toys and consider use of protective goggles, while manufacturers could promote use of safety glasses to protect children’s eyes.

The nonprofit's Refractive Error Among Children programme allows for early detection, prevention and appropriate management of visual impairment.

Weighing the pros and cons of anti-VEGF drugs and improved visualisation of abnormalities in ROP

The spherical equivalent was significantly more myopic in the eyes treated with laser in a recent study.

The atropine drops did not cause significant changes in the near vision or the pupillary size, according to study investigators.

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.

Prof Anat Loewenstein, Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Tel Aviv Medical Center (Israel), comments on the significance of the US FDA approval of aflibercept for preterm infants with retinopathy.

Mild cases of retinopathy of prematurity may improve without treatment, but some cases require treatment to keep ROP from causing significant visual impairment and even blindness.