Published on in A Child's Sight
CHOP experts describe their experience with corneal neurotization, a technique involving the transfer of healthy donor nerve into a tissue to re-establish motor or sensory innervation in children with neurotrophic cornea.
Published on in CHOP News
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is pleased to welcome pediatric optometrist Carly Grondin, OD, FAAO, to the Division of Ophthalmology.
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Find out how too much screen time can affect eyesight and how you can protect your kids’ eyes from eye strain, eye fatigue, nearsightedness and more.
Published on in CHOP News
CHOP celebrates a pivotal moment in medicine: approval by the European Commission (EC) of LUXTURNA®, the first and only gene therapy for patients with an inherited retinal disease.
Published on in CHOP News
The grand opening of CHOP’s new Clinical Manufacturing Facility highlights its role in manufacturing tools for 21st century precision medicine, to bring innovative treatments to patients.
Published on in A Child's Sight
Diagnosed with Leber congenital amaurosis as a baby, Hannah was on a path to going blind until gene therapy at Children’s Hospital restored her sight.
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Learn how to avoid serious sports-related eye injuries, the importance of protective eyewear, and what to do if your child suffers an eye injury.
Published on in CHOP News
The new method could reduce screenings while still identifying infants who need intervention for the potentially blinding disorder.
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Whether your child needs glasses or has trouble focusing their eyes, a variety of vision problems can affect classroom learning. Here’s what to watch for.
Published on in Community Benefit Report, A Child's Sight
The Division of Ophthalmology, in collaboration with the Eagles Eye Mobile, ensures Philadelphia school children have their vision checked and problems corrected before they become untreatable.