Identification and Treatment of Pediatric Keratoconus
Release Date: 08/12/2024
Introduction to Pediatric Uveitis with Dr. Ginny Utz & Dr. Sheila Angeles-Han
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Please listen and learn to experts Dr. Ginny Utz and Dr. Sheila Angeles-Han discuss important clinical pearls and guidelines in pediatric uveitis. Co-hosts: Dr. Alex Valentine, University of Michigan/Kellogg Eye Center fellow in pediatric ophthalmology/strabismus Dr. Angela Ngo, University of Arizona resident Expert Guests: Dr. Virginia (Ginny) Miraldi Utz, Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmologist at University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Abrahamson Pediatric Eye Institute, Cincinnati, OH Dr. Sheila T. Angeles-Han,...
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Ophthalmology for All: Building More Inclusive Spaces
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Advocacy in Pediatric Ophthalmology
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In this episode, Jennifer Galvin, MD, invites an expert panel including Alex Valentine, MD; Michelle Falcone, MD; and Michael Puente, MD, to share perspectives on advocacy in pediatric ophthalmology, highlighting the importance of young ophthalmologists getting involved at the state and national levels. The panel also discusses Medicaid reimbursement, the pediatric ophthalmology workforce shortage, and more.
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Current Approaches and Future Directions in Retinopathy of Prematurity Management
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In this episode, cohosts Jennifer Galvin, MD, and Christine Law, MD, invite a panel of pediatric ophthalmology experts to discuss approaches to managing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Gil Binenbaum, MD, MSCE; Emily McCourt, MD; and Jennifer Jung, MD, provide insights on comprehensive ROP screening and treatment approaches at their respective children’s hospitals. They also share their excitement about future advancements in ROP treatment, earlier intervention, and improved examination techniques.
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Identification and Treatment of Pediatric Keratoconus
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Sruti Rachapudi, MD, MBA, hosts this episode in which Simon Fung, MD, MA(Oxon), FRCOphth, an expert in pediatric cornea and external eye disease, discusses the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric keratoconus. Dr. Fung shares clinical pearls about the differences in pediatric versus adult-onset keratoconus, explaining how pediatric cases require close monitoring and early intervention due to higher prevalence and rapid progression. He also describes the challenges of screening children at a
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The Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group
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Children's Eye Foundation of AAPOS
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info_outlineSruti Rachapudi, MD, MBA, hosts this episode in which Simon Fung, MD, MA(Oxon), FRCOphth, an expert in pediatric cornea and external eye disease, discusses the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric keratoconus. Dr. Fung shares clinical pearls about the differences in pediatric versus adult-onset keratoconus, explaining how pediatric cases require close monitoring and early intervention due to higher prevalence and rapid progression. He also describes the challenges of screening children at a young age and reviews treatment options to stabilize the disease and improve vision.