Incidence and distribution of ocular disorders in the first year of life

To the Editor: In their thorough report on the incidence and distribution of eye diseases affecting children in the first year of life, Mansukhani and colleagues1 reveal that the incidence of ocular eye disease was 20,242/100,000 births per year. Of the authors ’ findings, we take interest in the observation that the majority of ocular disease in newborns is diagnosed and managed by non-ophthalmic primary care providers (PCPs). Because PCPs are at the forefront of pediatric eye care, it is crucial to understand the full extent of their involvement.
Source: Journal of AAPOS - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research