An abnormal red reflex finding most likely reflects an underlying ocular pathology in infants, but finding a normal red reflex during screening does not altogether exclude ocular disease. The American ...

Myopia, or near-sightedness, is on the rise: Nearly half of the world’s population will be nearsighted by 2050, according to the World Health Organization. The condition is increasingly common among ...

May 11, 2012 (San Antonio, Texas) — Pediatricians detect ocular disease in infants and children using the red reflex exam, but does it underestimate the presence of that disease? That's what ...

By 2050, an estimated 50% of the world's population will be nearsighted, and nearly a billion people will suffer from severe ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Research into effective treatments for myopic progression expands beyond contact lenses and involves atropine, ...

October 3, 2011 — A case study of a 2-year-old child diagnosed with retinoblastoma after a normal autorefraction test and traditional screenings is calling into question the wisdom of recently revised ...

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Myopia, or near-sightedness, is one of the most prevalent vision disorders among children. Per the National Institutes of Health, its prevalence rate is increasing worldwide, and as per the World ...

Ophthalmologist Dr Divya warns about the rising prevalence of myopia in children and emphasises the importance of recognising red flags like squinting. Myopia, or near-sightedness, is one of the most ...