Pediatrics

Seborrheic Dermatitis May Cause MGD, DED

Patients should be evaluated for both and receive treatment as appropriate.
10/05/2019

More Evidence Encourages Time Outdoors for Myopia

Slight decrease in myopia found in kids who did outdoor activities.
04/05/2019

Young, Elderly at Risk for Ocular Toxin Exposure

Poison control centers handle thousands of calls each year for these emergencies.
04/02/2019

Better Nutrition May Protect Against Amblyopia

Study says children with the condition could benefit from vitamin B12, folate.
03/27/2019

Don’t Skip Pediatric Oculomotor Testing

Children with sensory processing disorder exhibit decreased oculomotor skills.
03/21/2019

Early Cataract Surgery a No-go for Some Infants

The procedure may put them at high risk of post-lensectomy glaucoma.
03/20/2019

Childhood Hyperopia Isn’t Uncommon

Race/ethnicity, family history of strabismus and maternal smoking during pregnancy are risk factors.
03/12/2019

Study Supports Drops for Myopia

New research validates the use of atropine.
02/11/2019

Optometrists have Options for Dilating Children

Pediatric patients do just as well with alternatives.
02/01/2019

Expand the Exam for Kids with Dyslexia

New data suggests a normal exam might miss key visual complications.
01/29/2019