Eye Care News

Analysis of case reports identified an association between the varicella zoster vaccine and keratitis in both children and adults, according to recently presented findings.

The FDA has issued a warning to consumers and physicians about the risk for eye and skin injuries from products that include lasers, according to a MedWatch safety alert.

WASHINGTON — The growing popularity of nonpowder firearms, including paintball guns, airsoft guns, BB guns and pellet guns, represent a significant risk of ocular injury among children with the potential for permanent disability, according to data presented at the 2015 AAP National Conference and Exhibition.

Significant racial, ethnic and socioeconomic disparities appeared to exist in the care and outcome of pediatric patients with retinoblastoma, according to the results of a population study.

Researchers recommended that examinations for diabetic retinopathy could largely begin at 15 years old or later, in a study recently published in Ophthalmology.

The use of mandatory protective eyewear by female field hockey players has reduced incidences of eye and orbital injuries, as well as severe face and head injuries, according to research published in Pediatrics.

The majority of children with dyslexia achieved normal results for all ophthalmic tests — supporting the consensus that dyslexia is not primarily a vision problem and vision-based therapies are not justified or likely to help, according to study results.

Patients with autism spectrum disorder, particularly those who are nonverbal, demonstrated a lower success rate in intraocular pressure testing, according to a study recently published in Optometry & Vision Science. However, Coulter and colleagues reported that other tests in the eye examination displayed a high rate of testability.

NEW YORK — Failure to properly clean and store contact lenses significantly increased risk for acute conjunctivitis, according to a presenter at the 2014 Infectious Diseases in Children Symposium.

Primary probing in children with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction who were 2 to 3 years of age showed a higher success rate than older age groups, according to a study.