Real-world evaluation of amblyopic patient characteristics, clinical outcomes, and treatment patterns using the IRIS Registry
To characterize the demographics, eye-related comorbidities, clinical characteristics, clinical outcomes, type of amblyopia tests used, and treatment patterns of a large cohort of pediatric, teenage, and adult amblyopic patients from the IRIS (Intelligent Research in Sight) Registry. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
Source: Journal of AAPOS - March 10, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Euna B. Koo, Lauren A. Wiener, Annie Syntosi Tags: Major Article Source Type: research
Computed tomography scan to diagnose abducens nerve palsy cases with superior-compartment atrophy
To use orbital computed tomography (CT) to explore the proportion of superior-compartment lateral rectus muscle atrophy in abducens nerve palsy and its relationship with clinical findings. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
Source: Journal of AAPOS - March 9, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Arash Mirmohammadsadeghi, Shabnam Keivani, Shervin Sharifkashani, Babak Masoomian, Motahhareh Sadeghi, Mohammad Reza Akbari Tags: Major Article Source Type: research
The Swan incision: an underutilized conjunctival approach to strabismus surgery
The Swan incision is an easy-to-learn yet underutilized approach to strabismus surgery. We compare the Swan approach to the limbal and the fornix approaches and report the results of a survey of surgeons who had previously learned the technique. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
Source: Journal of AAPOS - March 8, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: J. Christian Hein, Norman B. Medow Tags: Major Article Source Type: research
Pediatric ophthalmology inpatient consults at a tertiary care children ’s hospital
To analyze the pattern of pediatric ophthalmology inpatient consults at a single children ’s hospital over 5 years. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
Source: Journal of AAPOS - March 8, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Natasha Gautam, Radha Ram, Eduardo Bustamante, David Sharrah, Rebecca Mets-Halgrimson Tags: Major Article Source Type: research
Current practices and profiles of ophthalmologists involved in retinopathy of prematurity care in Brazil
(Source: Journal of AAPOS)
Source: Journal of AAPOS - March 8, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Julia D. Rossetto, Luisa M. Hopker, Saint Clair Gomes, Luiz Roisman, Andrea A. Zin Tags: Short Report Source Type: research
Advancing health equity in pediatric eye care: the role of school-based vision programs, research, advocacy, community engagement, and medical education
Disparities in access to pediatric vision care for school-age children remain a pressing issue in the United States. School-based vision programs (SBVPs) are regarded as a means to advance health equity, especially for disadvantaged students. While SBVPs can be beneficial, these programs are only part of the solution. Interdisciplinary collaborations are needed to strengthen the pediatric eye care delivery system and advocate for broader access to needed eye services. This discussion will frame the role of SBVPs in conjunction with research, advocacy, community engagement, and medical education to advance health equity in ...
Source: Journal of AAPOS - March 8, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Christina Ambrosino, Michael X. Repka, Mary Louise Z. Collins, Megan E. Collins Tags: AAPOS Workshop Source Type: research
Incidence and distribution of ocular disorders in the first year of life
To describe the incidence and distribution of eye diseases affecting children in the first year of life in Olmsted County, Minnesota. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
Source: Journal of AAPOS - March 7, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sasha A. Mansukhani, Cole E. Bothun, Timothy T. Xu, Tina M. Hendricks, David O. Hodge, Erick D. Bothun, Brian G. Mohney Tags: Major Article Source Type: research
Preoperative central corneal thickness in eyes with pediatric cataract versus normal fellow eyes
To compare the preoperative central corneal thickness (CCT) in eyes with unilateral cataract with their normal fellow eyes in the pediatric population. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
Source: Journal of AAPOS - March 3, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Katherine S. Wood, Emily Ye, Rupal H. Trivedi, M. Edward Wilson Tags: Major Article Source Type: research
A 5-month-old girl with amniotic band syndrome
(Source: Journal of AAPOS)
Source: Journal of AAPOS - March 3, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Shipra Sharda, Neha Rathie, Deepanshu Bodwal, Himshikha, Shivani Tags: Short Report Source Type: research
Missed appointments in a tertiary academic pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus service: cross-sectional study and literature review
To investigate the rate of missed appointments in a Canadian academic hospital-based pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus practice and the demographic and clinical factors associated with missed appointments. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
Source: Journal of AAPOS - February 28, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Christine Law, Caberry W. Yu, Gregory D. Hawley, Karthikeyan Manickavachagam, Wilma M. Hopman, Yi Ning J. Strube Tags: Major Article Source Type: research
Ophthalmic manifestations of ruptured arachnoid cysts in children
Intracranial arachnoid cysts are relatively common in the pediatric population. Rarely, they rupture, leading to acute subdural fluid collections, which can cause a sudden increase in intracranial pressure. The purpose of this study was to characterize ophthalmic sequelae in a large cohort of these patients. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
Source: Journal of AAPOS - February 25, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Maxwell S. Mayeda, Jennifer L. Jung, Emily A. McCourt, John A Maloney, Michael A. Puente Tags: Major Article Source Type: research
Evaluation of a combined school-based vision screening and mobile clinic program
This study presents data from a mobile clinic program that provides instrument-based vision screening, eye examinations, and free glasses directly to children at school. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
Source: Journal of AAPOS - February 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Kendall Kruszewski, Carolyn May, Evan Silverstein Tags: Major Article Source Type: research
Directors of accredited pediatric ophthalmology fellowship programs: a descriptive analysis
To examine the characteristics of pediatric ophthalmology fellowship program directors (FPDs) through cross-sectional analysis. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
Source: Journal of AAPOS - February 20, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Jared Moon, Megan Geloneck, Eileen Bowden, Eric Crowell, Jane Edmond Tags: Major Article Source Type: research
Incidence and clinical features of pediatric ocular trauma in a population-based cohort
To report the incidence and clinical characteristics of pediatric ocular and adnexal injuries diagnosed over a 10-year period in Olmsted County, Minnesota. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
Source: Journal of AAPOS - February 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Grayson B. Ashby, Matthew R. Claxton, Eric J. Kim, Laurel B. Tanke, Samantha D. Butterfield, Erick D. Bothun, Zhongwei Peng, Brian G. Mohney Tags: Major Article Source Type: research
Clinical outcomes in children and adolescents referred for increased cup:disk ratio at a tertiary referral center
To report clinical outcomes and risk factors for glaucoma in children and adolescents referred for increased cup:disk ratios (CDRs) to a tertiary referral center. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
Source: Journal of AAPOS - February 15, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Shaza N. Al-Holou, Mandy O.M. Wong, Qiang (Ed) Zhang, James E. Sharpe, Alex V. Levin Tags: Major Article Source Type: research
