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Vision problems in Down syndrome adults do not hamper communication, daily living skills and socialisation
BackgroundDown syndrome is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition with a prevalence of 11.2–10000 life-births in Europe. The most...
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Refractive errors after the use of bevacizumab for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity: 2-year outcomes
PurposeTo evaluate the refractive outcomes in children treated after intravitreal injection of bevacizumab (IVB) for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
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Prevalence and Profile of Ophthalmic Disorders in Oculocutaneous Albinism: A Field Report from South-Eastern Nigeria
To assess the burden and spectrum of refractive and non-refractive ophthalmic disorders in south-eastern Nigerians with oculocutaneous albinism. In a...
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The spectrum of cerebral visual impairment as a sequel to premature birth: an overview
PurposeIn children born prematurely, impairment of vision due to damage to the brain is more common than due to retinopathy of prematurity. Yet, the...
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Age variations in intraocular pressure in a cohort of healthy Austrian school children
PurposeLimited data exist detailing the normal range of intraocular pressure (IOP) for healthy school age children. This study aims to describe the...
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Educational paper
Congenital cataract is the commonest worldwide cause of lifelong visual loss in children. Although congenital cataracts have a diverse aetiology, in...
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Longitudinal changes in refractive error of children with infantile esotropia
AimThe aim of this study was to quantify changes in refractive status over time in children with infantile esotropia (ET) and to analyse a number of...
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Brillenverordnung bei Kindern
Refractive errors are the most common visual problem in children apart from squinting. Indications for spectacles include amblyopia prophylaxis and...
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The change in internal aberrations following myopic corneal laser refractive surgery
BackgroundIn virgin eyes, the internal aberrations compensate corneal aberrations, and it has been suggested that the compensation may be...
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Amblyopie
Amblyopia has a prevalence of 5% and is the most common visual disorder in children. It is defined as the state of the brain that has not learnt to...
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Ocular growth and morbidity in preterm children without retinopathy of prematurity
PurposeTo investigate ocular growth and morbidity in both preschool and school-aged children born prematurely without retinopathy of prematurity...
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Breastfeeding and association with refractive error in young Singapore Chinese children
PurposeThe objective of this study was to investigate an association between spherical refractive error and breastfeeding.
MethodsStrabismus,...
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Diagnostic accuracy of vision screening tests for the detection of amblyopia and its risk factors: a systematic review
AimThis systematic review evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of preschool vision screening tests for the detection of amblyopia and its risk factors.
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Ophthalmological problems associated with preterm birth
As survival of preterm infants improves, the long-term care of consequent ophthalmic problems is an expanding field. Preterm birth can inflict a host...
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Intervention for intermittent distance exotropia with overcorrecting minus lenses
AimThere are numerous treatment options for intermittent distance exotropia. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of overcorrecting minus...
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Advances in the management of congenital and infantile cataract
Congenital and infantile cataracts produce deprivation amblyopia and can thus cause lifelong visual impairment. Successful management is dependent on...
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Augenärztliche Prävention im 1. Lebensjahr
Prospective studies on the evolution of refraction during the first few months of human life are necessary for the early detection of amblyopia and...
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Changes in astigmatism in children with congenital nystagmus
BackgroundAstigmatism is commonly reported in children with and without nystagmus. In children less than 4 years of age the astigmatism changes from...