Screens are everywhere. Kids use them for school, games, and fun. But too much screen time can hurt their health. This isn't just about eye strain or headaches. It's bigger than that. Short-term, kids face issues like obesity and sleep problems. Ever notice how hard it is to fall asleep after a lat
Before kids head back to school, there's something important to check off the list: eye exams. Good eyesight is key to learning. If a child can't see well, it can slow down their progress in school. Kids might not even realize they have vision problems. They might squint a lot, tilt their heads, or
Teaching medical students about children's eye problems and misaligned eyes can be a challenge. So, some innovative thinkers came up with a fresh approach. They created entertaining videos to make learning about pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus more enjoyable and effective. The idea was str
Many premature babies face a serious risk: retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). This condition is the top cause of avoidable blindness in children globally. The good news is that if caught early, blindness from ROP can be prevented. The bad news is that spotting ROP in time is tough, especially in plac
Emergency rooms can be hectic places, and sometimes, checking a patient's eyes can be tricky. Doctors who aren't eye specialists might find it hard to use traditional methods to look inside the eye. But here's where things get interesting: a new study in Canada shows that using a special type of cam
Imagine going to the eye doctor for a routine check-up. You might think it's just about getting new glasses or contacts. But what if that visit could also uncover bigger health issues you didn't even know you had? That's exactly what happened in a recent study. Researchers decided to look beyond jus
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and confocal microscopy are crucial tools in eye imaging. OCT gives quick, non-invasive images but can have clarity issues and motion artifacts. Confocal microscopy provides high-resolution, detailed color images but is invasive and raises ethical concerns. To comb
Ever wondered how tiny particles can heal big problems? Nanotechnology is doing just that for eye injuries caused by chemicals. These injuries can be serious, leading to long-term vision issues. The first step in treatment is to rinse the eye thoroughly. After that, doctors use a mix of biological a
Let's talk about a cool new way doctors are treating severe cases of a condition called idiopathic epiretinal membranes (iERM). This happens when a thin layer of tissue grows on the surface of the eye's retina, and in severe cases, it can have extra layers in the center of the eye. Now, the interes
Imagine trying to plan a complex operation, like ocular proton beam therapy, without having all the essential information. That's the current challenge faced by doctors, as important eye structures like the fovea can't be seen using traditional imaging methods like MRI. Fundus photographs can fill t
