Pediatrics Strabismus News

Neonatal caffeine therapy for apnea of prematurity in very low birth weight infants showed improved visuomotor, visuoperceptual and visuospatial outcomes at age 11 years compared with infants who did not receive the therapy, according to study results published in Pediatrics.

The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus annual meeting was held in Washington from March 18 to 22.

WASHINGTON — Even when care is taken to perform “gentle” strabismus surgery, patients still have a need for pain relief postoperatively, a speaker at the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus meeting said.

WASHINGTON — Retrobulbar block is beneficial in pediatric strabismus surgery, providing analgesia and lowering the level of postoperative pain, according to a study presented here.

WASHINGTON — Visual benefits achieved after injection with Luxturna were not statistically significantly affected by patient age at time of treatment, according to a study presented at the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus meeting.

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WASHINGTON — Younger age at time of cataract surgery in children younger than 13 years was associated with greater risk for development of glaucoma-related adverse events, according to a study presented here.

WASHINGTON — Firearms-related ocular injuries disproportionately affect boys, adolescents and blacks, according to a poster presented at the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus meeting.

WASHINGTON — Motion perception deficits were present in the sound eye of some amblyopic children, even though visual acuity was normal, according to a speaker. However, such deficits were mild or absent in children who underwent patch therapy at a younger age, Eileen E. Birch, PhD, told colleagues at the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus meeting.

WASHINGTON — More than many clinicians, pediatric ophthalmologists are challenged by repetitive non-ergonomic postures that may lead to long-term musculoskeletal issues. These physicians often maintain static postures of the wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck and trunk, leading to occupational symptoms that may be temporarily or permanently debilitating.