Prevent Eye Strain During Virtual School
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
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.
Division of Ophthalmology News and Updates
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Pediatric Aphakia And Where To Place An Intraocular Lens
Published on in Children's Doctor
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
Published on in Children's Doctor
Learning to perform retinal examinations on extremely low birth weight babies is essential to pediatric ophthalmology.
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.
Revised Criteria Lead to More Accurate Screening for Eye Disease in Premature Infants
Published on in CHOP News
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?
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
There are several types of eye doctors and specialists who may treat your child. Learn about the differences between ophthalmologists, orthoptists and optometrists.
‘I Can See It!’ — From Idea to Astonishing Result
Published on in Children's View
Find out how a bold idea led to an astonishing cure for a certain childhood blindness, and learn about the future of gene therapy to treat children, like Hannah.
Neuro-ophthalmology Quiz
Published on in A Child's Sight
A 14-year-old male was referred to CHOP for abnormal optic nerves. The examination is significant for elevated irregular fluffy white material over and surrounding both optic nerve heads. What is the presumed diagnosis?