Retinopathy of Prematurity
Premature infants born at 30 weeks’ gestational age or younger, or 1500 g or smaller, are screened for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Guidelines for supplemental oxygen in neonatal intensive care units have…
PEDIATRICS
A Review of Pediatric Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
It is now well recognized that idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) can occur in children. Relative to the adult population, the demographic features and clinical presentation of IIH as well as…
Genetics and Ocular Disorders
Increasingly accurate phenotyping leads to better genetic evaluation. Genetic eye conditions may be due to a common cellar defect (eg, ciliopathies or RASopathies). Early-onset retinal dystrophies may be associated with…
Periocular Hemangiomas and Lymphangiomas
Infantile hemangiomas are the most common benign tumor of childhood. Lymphangiomas are benign hamartomatous vascular tumors. Both lesions can be problematic when located in the periocular region. Pediatricians must be…
The Lacrimal System
The lacrimal system comprises of a series of anatomical structures with specific physiologic properties. Tearing from a nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) is the most common lacrimal system abnormality encountered by…
Pediatric Refractive Surgery
This article reviews current thoughts regarding pediatric refractive surgery. This encompasses current trends in adult refractive surgery, differences between adult and pediatric refractive surgery, and future possibilities for refractive technology…
A Child’s Vision
Implementing standard vision screening techniques in the primary care practice is the most effective means to detect children with potential vision problems at an age when the vision loss may…
End-of-Life Care for Hospitalized Children
High-quality palliative care is the standard for children with life-threatening illness, especially when a cure is not possible. This review outlines a model for clinical practice that integrates clinical, psychosocial,…
Interdisciplinary Care
The interdisciplinary approach is a cornerstone of a well-functioning pediatric palliative care team. These teams are most often available as an inpatient consultation service, are composed of professionals representing multiple…
