Students at Title 1 Schools Have Higher Amblyopia Risk

Over 11 years referrals for vision screenings have increased in this child population.

Physical, Psychosocial Challenges in Children Associated With Vision Problems

Reduced general health status, hearing loss, difficulty communicating, challenges in learning and trouble making friends were the biggest factors.

How to Perform a Peds Exam in Under Five Minutes

Have no fear. Learn the keys to examining pediatric patients for the generalist optometrist.

Access to Pediatric Eye Care Severely Lacking Across the US

Study finds approximately 96% of counties lack specialists among both optometrists and ophthalmologists, with lower socioeconomic areas the most severely affected.

Visual Disorders More Common in Children, Adolescents with ADHD

A large study concluded this is likely not a result of medication or misdiagnosis, though researchers did observe higher prevalence in non-stimulant vs. stimulant users.

Not All Screen Time Is Created Equal

Moderate usage may not be harmful and might even improve some aspects of vision, study suggests.

Study Documents Visual Troubles in Children Born Prematurely

Refractive errors—hyperopia in particular—and strabismus were far more common than retinal malformations sufficient enough to require anti-VEGF.

Pediatric Exams Made Easy

Make a big impact with our smaller patients and take the time to address their visual needs.

Nine Out of 10 of US Counties Have No Pediatric Ophthalmologists

Despite the subspecialty increasing its ranks by more than 300 individuals in the past 15 years, population grew at a faster rate proportionately.

Close, Long-term Monitoring Needed in Retinopathy of Prematurity

Retreatment and preterm birth were associated with ocular problems in six-year-olds.