Pediatrics Strabismus News

Among patients with unilateral congenital superior oblique muscle palsy, two procedures for surgical intervention to the vertical muscles alone were found to be equally effective, according to a study.

ABU DHABI — The long-term outcome of pediatric cataract surgery at Lions NAB Eye Hospital in Miraj, India, was evaluated as part of the broader India Childhood Blindness Initiative of Orbis International.

Off-label topical timolol maleate ophthalmic gel proved markedly more effective than observation in the treatment of non-vision-threatening cutaneous infantile capillary hemangiomas, a study found.

Beta-blockers and immune modulators are effective in treating several forms of periocular lesions, according to a physician at OSN New York 2011.

BUSAN, Korea — A study showed that education level and academic achievement increased the odds of myopia in children, especially when academic activities were conducted indoors, a clinician said here.

BUSAN, Korea — Bevacizumab treatment resulted in less myopia progression than laser treatment of retinopathy of prematurity in a small study, a clinician said here.

Despite a low initial success rate with esotropia surgery in children with developmental delay, additional procedures may achieve satisfactory results, according to a study.

Bilateral medial rectus muscle recession augmented by surgical treatment with botulinum toxin for large-angle infantile esotropia showed stable results over time, according to a study.

Treatment of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction in patients with Down syndrome was effective, particularly in those with unilateral disease, a study showed.

A lower dose of topical atropine controlled myopia progression in children with fewer side effects compared to higher dosage levels, according to a study.