Self-refraction using adjustable-focus spectacles in children was noninferior and more hyperopic compared with noncycloplegic autorefraction, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

“Our findings may be helpful to studies or programs that rely on noncycloplegic refraction measurements in school-aged children.” They added, “More research is warranted to understand better ...

The 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 clinical factors associated with infantile ET to ...

Children who took short-term topical atropine eye drops, 0.01% to 1.0%, had no difference in final refractive errors 10 to 20 years after treatment. Taking short-term topical atropine eye drops ...

Children should have a refraction test at least once between the ages of 3 and 5. From 6 years of age, a child should have an annual test. If you currently wear prescription glasses or contact ...

Children as young as 6 months old or less may require an optical aid for good vision. Refractive error in children may be hypermetropia (far sightedness), myopia ...

Other highlights of the meeting came during a morning session on vision screening, amblyopia, and refraction. The new information ranged from further assessments and recommendations on possible ...

The Nigeria Optometrist Association, NOA, have identified uncorrected refraction error as one of the most common eye challenges affecting children all over the globe ...

Many refractive errors do not get picked up until your child is school age and teachers notice they are having problems reading books or from the board. Eye sight naturally worsens with age ...