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Pediatrics

Seborrheic Dermatitis May Cause MGD, DED

Patients should be evaluated for both and receive treatment as appropriate.
October 5, 2019

More Evidence Encourages Time Outdoors for Myopia

Slight decrease in myopia found in kids who did outdoor activities.
April 5, 2019

Young, Elderly at Risk for Ocular Toxin Exposure

Poison control centers handle thousands of calls each year for these emergencies.
April 2, 2019

Better Nutrition May Protect Against Amblyopia

Study says children with the condition could benefit from vitamin B12, folate.
March 27, 2019

Don’t Skip Pediatric Oculomotor Testing

Children with sensory processing disorder exhibit decreased oculomotor skills.
March 21, 2019

Early Cataract Surgery a No-go for Some Infants

The procedure may put them at high risk of post-lensectomy glaucoma.
March 20, 2019

Childhood Hyperopia Isn’t Uncommon

Race/ethnicity, family history of strabismus and maternal smoking during pregnancy are risk factors.
March 12, 2019

Study Supports Drops for Myopia

New research validates the use of atropine.
February 11, 2019

Optometrists have Options for Dilating Children

Pediatric patients do just as well with alternatives.
February 1, 2019

Expand the Exam for Kids with Dyslexia

New data suggests a normal exam might miss key visual complications.
January 29, 2019