CHOP and COG Will Validate New Tool to Measure NF1-Related Progressive Vision Loss
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CHOP researchers will use optical coherence tomography (OCT) to measure vision changes associated with NF1-related optic pathway gliomas.
Division of Ophthalmology News and Updates
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Appoints New Ophthalmology Division Chief
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Today, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) appointed Gil Binenbaum, MD MSCE as Chief of the Division of Ophthalmology.
Prevent Eye Strain During Virtual School
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As screen use increases this virtual school year, so will the risk of eye strain. Find out how to protect your child’s eyes during virtual learning.
When Anisocoria Signals A Bigger Problem
Published on in Children's Doctor
A 10-month-old female infant was referred to the Neuro-ophthalmology clinic at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for a new-onset lid ptosis and pupillary miosis on the right side.
Partners In Preventing Eye Disease: Rheumatology And Ophthalmology
Published on in Children's Doctor
A 4-year-old boy presented to the emergency room reporting 2 weeks of right knee pain, swelling, and limping.
Pediatric Aphakia And Where To Place An Intraocular Lens
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In our busy CHOP Ophthalmology practice, we see many aphakic (an eye without the natural crystalline lens) children.
Revised Criteria Lead To More Accurate Screen For ROP In Premature Infants
Published on in Children's Doctor
A multicenter group of 41 hospitals led by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has confirmed that an improved method for predicting retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) was able to reduce the number of babies having invasive diagnostic examinations by nearly a third, while raising disease detection up to 100%.
Fellows Corner: Savings Eyes, Savings Lives: A Multidisciplinary Effort
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Learning to perform retinal examinations on extremely low birth weight babies is essential to pediatric ophthalmology.
Revised Criteria Lead to More Accurate Screening for Eye Disease in Premature Infants
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CHOP physicians develop a new screening approach for retinopathy of prematurity with potential to reduce unnecessary tests and increase detection rates.
What Kind of Eye Doctor Should My Child See?
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There are several types of eye doctors and specialists who may treat your child. Learn about the differences between ophthalmologists, orthoptists and optometrists.