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Topic: Pediatric ophthalmology


  
  Pediatric ophthalmology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pediatric ophthalmology is a sub-speciality of ophthalmology concerned with diseases of the eyes in children.
In the United States, a 1-year pediatric ophthalmology fellowship in an institution accredited by the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus is requirement for the Boards.
Children present with varied problems in the eyes and the pediatric ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats their disorders.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pediatric_ophthalmology   (278 words)

  
 Pediatric ophthalmology
In Ottawa-Carleton all pediatric medicine and surgery is practiced at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
Pediatric patients are referred from Eastern and Northern Ontario, the Outaouais, and from many foreign countries for highly specialized care.
Pediatric ophthalmologists are also collaborating with anaesthetists to investigate new drugs that reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting post-strabismus surgery, and with rheumatologists to assess the incidence of uveitis in Kawasaki's Disease.
www.eyeinstitute.net /subfiles/deptoph/pedserv.htm   (319 words)

  
 Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Pediatric Ophthalmology
Pediatric ophthalmology is a subspecialty of ophthalmology dealing with children's eye diseases.
Because young children are often difficult to examine, pediatric ophthalmologists use a variety of unique methods to determine the existence of amblyopia and other visual problems.
Following the recommendations of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer's pediatric ophthalmologists advise that all children have a vision examination by their fourth birthday if vision appears to be developing normally.
www.bpei.med.miami.edu /site/disease/disease_pediatric.asp   (1953 words)

  
 Emory Eye Center—Pediatric Ophthalmology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Emory's pediatric ophthalmologists treat children with cataracts, glaucoma, strabismus (crossed eyes), ptosis (drooping eyelid), retinoblastoma (retinal tumors) and vision errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
The Emory Eye Center's pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus section cares for children through all phases of diagnosis and treatment, providing genetic testing, the latest diagnostic capabilities and the most advanced medical and surgical treatments available for pediatric eye diseases.
Its pediatric ophthalmologists treat children with cataracts, glaucoma, strabismus (crossed eyes), ptosis (drooping eyelid), retinoblastoma (a cancer of the retina) and vision errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
www.eyecenter.emory.edu /Concerns_Services/pediatric_opht_frame.html   (868 words)

  
 New England Eye Center - Education - Pediatric Ophthalmology
The Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology, Tufts University School of Medicine, is a one year clinical program combining clinical training, academic activities and clinical research opportunities.
A new, state-of-the-art, five lane Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Center was opened in September 1996 in the Floating Hospital for Infants and Children at the New England Medical Center.
The Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Center is located in the Floating Hospital for Children at the New England Medical Center in downtown Boston.
www.neec.com /pages/Education_Fellowship_Pediatric_Opthalmology.html   (687 words)

  
 Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship
To contribute to the expansion of services and research potential of the pediatric ophthalmology section at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary by activities in other departments and in the community.
Pediatric hospital consultations at the University of Illinois and examination of patients at the Craniofacial Center
The fellow should be conversant with the advantages and disadvantages of common and unusual surgical procedure advocated for pediatric ophthalmology problems and all types of strabismus.
www.uic.edu /com/eye/Education/Fellowships/Pediatrics.shtml   (599 words)

  
 Pediatric Ophthalmology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Pediatric Ophthalmology is a subspecialty of ophthalmology dealing with problems common to, or seen exclusively in, the pediatric age group.
Because strabismus is treated so often by pediatric ophthalmologists, many pediatric ophthalmologists also treat adults with strabismus.
A pediatric ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who was first trained in diseases and surgery of the eye after finshing medical school.
members.aol.com /scottolitsky/pedophth.htm   (210 words)

  
 Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialists, Services, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
The Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center specializes in diagnosing and treating all types of eye disorders, including those systemic diseases that also affect the eye, in children.
The Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology serves as a referral center for all significant eye diseases and trauma in the Tri-state area.
The Abrahamson Pediatric Eye Institute (APEI), housed within the Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology, supports an in-school vision-screening program to help detect preventable causes of blindness in preschool children.
www.cincinnatichildrens.org /svc/alpha/o/ophthalmology   (314 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Pediatric Ophthalmology: Books: Kenneth Wybar,David Taylor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Pediatric Retina: Medical and Surgical Approaches by Mary Elizabeth Hartnett
Leading international experts guide the reader from epidemiological conditions and developmental aspects through diagnostic and investigative guidelines, and from general principles of management to a detailed consideration of specific disease states.
Is a unique one-stop source of information on all pediatric ophthalmic conditions.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0824718410?v=glance   (672 words)

  
 New England Eye Center - Pediatric Ophthalmology
The Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Service provides care for a wide variety of ocular problems and visual disorders in children, as well as adults with strabismus.
The Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Service is located in the same office as the Electrophysiology Service, which measures vision in preverbal children using visual evoked potentials and preferential looking techniques.
Pediatric patients with cataracts, glaucoma, corneal and retinal disorders are provided a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in conjunction with other New England Eye Center sub-specialty areas.
www.neec.com /pages/Pediatric_Ophthalmology.html   (161 words)

  
 Pediatric Ophthalmology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Pediatric ophthalmologists at Albert Florens Storm Eye Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina offer the most comprehensive pediatric eye care services in the state.
Our team of experts is continuously exploring new ways to provide the best care to children, such as combining the use of technology, education and games to help children better understand the importance of eye health.
We are known for our surgical treatment of strabismus (crossed eyes), childhood cataracts and laser treatment of a common condition in premature infants called retinopathy of prematurity.
www.muschealth.com /eyes/services/peds.htm   (383 words)

  
 DHMC | Pediatric Ophthalmology
Approximately fifty percent of pediatric ophthalmology patients at DHMC are seen for strabismus (crossed eyes).Treatment can include patching for amblyopia (lazy eye), glasses for nearsightedness or farsightedness, or eye muscle surgery to straighten the eyes.
The other fity percent are seen for developmental abnormalities, systemic disease or ocular abnormalities including tear duct problems.
Pediatric Ophthalmology works closely with the Intensive Care Nursery (ICN), so that retinopathy of prematurity can be identified and treated.
www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org /dhmc/pediatric_ophthalmology.cfm   (73 words)

  
 Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Fellowship   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
We are now accepting applications for a new fellowship position in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus to begin July 1, 2004 in The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSWMC) and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, in Dallas, Texas.
The UTSWMC Dept. of Ophthalmology hosts a fully accredited residency with eight residents per year, as well as sponsoring current fellowships in Cornea and External Disease, Vitreo-retinal disease, and Glaucoma.
The fellow will be closely involved in all aspects of pediatric ophthalmology at CMC including examination of patients in clinics, consults, surgery, and resident teaching.
www.swmed.edu /ophth/pfel.htm   (634 words)

  
 Scott H. Pressman, M.D. - Pediatric Ophthalmology
Pressman is an ophthalmologist with a special interest in pediatric ophthalmology and emergency medicine.
He is in practice with The Eye Associates, P.A., in Boise, Idaho, and is a clinical instructor at the University of Utah Medical School.
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 32(4): 210 - 218.
www.bchealthguide.org /kbase/support/profiles/rw1926.htm   (170 words)

  
 Johns Hopkins Children's Center: Specialties
The Division of Ophthalmology faculty and staff comprise the Zanvyl Krieger Children's Eye Center at the Wilmer Eye Insitute.
There are four full-time clinical faculty members with expertise in areas from strabismus surgery to pediatric neuro-ophthalmology, retinopathy of prematurity, vision screening and amblyopia treatment.
The faculty of the Zanvyl Krieger Children's Eye Center comprise one of the largest divisions of pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus in the country.
www.hopkinschildrens.org /specialties/aboutus.cfm?specialtyID=33   (131 words)

  
 Pediatric Ophthalmology at The Children's Hospital of Buffalo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Pediatric Ophthalmology at The Children's Hospital of Buffalo
Welcome to The Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology at The Children's Hospital of Buffalo
The Pediatric Ophthalmology Topics Page has moved to a new site.
www.smbs.buffalo.edu /oph/ped   (58 words)

  
 Children's Services: Pediatric Ophthalmology
The faculty of the pediatric ophthalmology service is internationally known for providing outstanding comprehensive care to children with eye problems.
As both physicians and surgeons, we offer a range of clinical services from general eye examinations to the diagnosis and surgical treatment of very complex eye diseases.
The faculty has special expertise in intraocular lens implantation for cataracts, the treatment of ocular tumors (retinoblastoma, hemangioma), eye abnormalities resulting from brain dysfunction (pediatric neuro-ophthalmology) and prematurity (retinopathy of prematurity), and, is one of the few centers in the nation with a particular interest in treatment of high eye pressure in children (congenital glaucoma).
dukehealth1.org /childrens_services/ped_eye.asp   (361 words)

  
 MEEI-Pediatric Ophthalmology
The Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Service provides comprehensive primary care for the diagnosis and management of infant and child vision and common childhood vision disorders.
In all instances, one should see a pediatric ophthalmologist to rule out ambylopia other pathogenic conditions.
Double vision in adults needs to be evaluated to rule out a neurologic cause for the condition Once the cause is evaluated, it can be treated with prisms, surgery or a full-time patch.
www.meei.harvard.edu /shared/ophtho/pedi.php   (285 words)

  
 Pediatric Ophthalmology
For the most part, the eye disorders are organized according to the presenting signs and symptoms.
Information on the much rarer conditions distinct in pediatrics, such as retinopathy of prematurity, developmental ocular anomalies, genetic syndromes, and learning disabilities, are also provided.
Although this website is intended to provide information for the patients of EYE REPUBLIC Ophthalmology Clinic, it is our sincere hope that other medical practitioners, including pediatricians, family physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners will find this website useful as well.
www.eye.com.ph /pediatric_ophthalmology.htm   (422 words)

  
 EyeHealth Northwest: Medical / Surgical Services - Pediatric Ophthalmology
In addition, we have three Fellowship trained Pediatric Ophthalmologists available for treatment, consultation and second opinions.
Many school systems have regular vision screening programs that are carried out by volunteer professionals, school nurses, and/or properly trained lay persons.
Hence, routine eye screening for these conditions is not recommended.
www.ehnpc.com /services-pediatric.html   (894 words)

  
 Kresge Eye Institute | Physicians | Pediatric Ophthalmology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Giles is board certified from the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Michigan Ophthalmological Society and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology.
From 1987-2000 he was co-chief of Ophthalmology at Children's Hospital of Michigan and is now Chief Emeritus.
A graduate of the Wayne State University School of Medicine, he completed a pediatric residency at the University of California and an ophthalmology residency at Henry Ford Hospital.
www.med.wayne.edu /kresgeeye/online/physicians/pediatric.html   (201 words)

  
 Pediatric Ophthalmology
The Section of Pediatric Ophthalmology provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art treatment for pediatric eye problems.
Children should receive their first comprehensive eye examination before the age of four, unless a specific condition or history of family vision problems necessitates an earlier examination.
All of the pediatric ophthalmologists at Rush are board certified.
www.rush.edu /rumc/page-1099918808292.html   (205 words)

  
 Pediatric Ophthalmology
The Service of Ophthalmology is the reference pediatric medical structure for the North-East of Italy for the diagnostic work-up and management of ophthalmological disorders in children, both as sole disorder or associated with chronic disease.
The Service of Ophthalmology also deals with the visual rehabilitation of its small patients by means of a multidisciplinary approach to all disorders.
Out-patient clinic for diagnostic work-ups in the field of ophthalmology in children
www.pediatria.unipd.it /repser/e_dbase2generale.asp?attivita=10   (477 words)

  
 Archives of Pediatric Ophthalmology from the The Eye Care Forum
Archives of Pediatric Ophthalmology from the The Eye Care Forum
Listed below are our archive of questions and answers from the forum for the medical topic: Pediatric Ophthalmology.
Please feel free to browse our pediatric ophthalmology archive below, search our site for additional information about pediatric ophthalmology, or browse the full archives for this forum.
www.medhelp.org /forums/EyeCare/archive/Pediatric_Ophthalmology1.html   (251 words)

  
 AAPOS
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
The National Consumer League has conduted a survey to explore consumers understanding of Eye Care Providers.
www.aapos.org   (267 words)

  
 New Page 0   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
1979, Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship, The Hospital for Sick Children, London, England;
A Study of 200 Children Using the Nidek RK-900.
The Prevalence of Eye Diseases in 8000 Patients From a General Ophthalmology Practice During a 10-Year Time Span.
hsc.unm.edu /som/surgery/ophth/markwood_md.htm   (154 words)

  
 Columbus Ophthalmology Associates
Michael S. Bloom will be seeing pediatric patients at Columbus Ophthalmology.
Bloom graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine and after completing his ophthalmology residency at Kresege Eye Institute at Wayne State University he went on to complete a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit.
His specialties include pediatric ophthalmology and eye muscle surgeries.
www.coavision.com /os_pediatric.html   (146 words)

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