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RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding disease caused by abnormal development of the retina in premature infants. Certain premature infants need regular eye examinations to detect ROP. When severe, ROP may be treated with laser or surgery to lower the risk of vision loss and blindness. Read more about retinopathy of prematurity in our medical library. The medical library covers over 80 topics related to children's eye care with articles presented in a question-and-answer format.
WHAT IS STRABISMUS?
Strabismus is the condition where the eyes are misaligned. Different types of strabismus include crossed eyes (esotropia, the most common type in children), out-turned eyes (exotropia), or vertical misalignment (hyper or hypotropia). The problem may be present intermittently or constantly. Treatment options depend upon the type of strabismus, and may include glasses, prism lenses, and/or surgery. To read more about strabismus, just click here
WHY DOES A CHILD NEED GLASSES?
Children may need glasses for several reasons - some of which are different than for adults. Because a child's vision system is growing and developing, especially during the first 5-6 years of life, glasses may play an important role in insuring normal vision development. To read more about the main reasons a child may need glasses and other common pediatric eye problems, just click here.
BUILDING ON A STRONG FOUNDATION!
Formed almost 35 years ago, the Children's Eye Foundation's mission is to optimize the quality of life for infants and children as well as adults with strabismus by fostering normal vision development and protection of vision through programs of prevention, treatment, research, and education. To find out more about the Foundation, just click here.
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UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EYECARE PROFESSIONALS
The National Consumer League has conduted a survey to explore consumers understanding of Eye Care Providers. Educate your patients and parents about the difference! Please consider posting this in your office and on your website! Click on the link for more information.
Eye Care 101
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