Ophthalmology and Vision Care
Ophthalmology and Vision Care addresses visual development, refractive errors, amblyopia, congenital eye disorders and ocular emergencies in children, combining clinical best practices with screening and public-health strategies to preserve sight. The session is targeted at pediatric ophthalmologists, optometrists, pediatricians, orthoptists and school health professionals who participate in early detection and management of visual impairment. Presentations will cover newborn eye screening protocols, amblyopia detection and evidence-based patching/atropine regimens, paediatric refractive correction including myopia control strategies, and surgical updates for congenital cataract and strabismus care. Research talks will explore axial length-targeted myopia interventions, orthoptic therapy innovations, and non-invasive imaging modalities (retinal OCT adapted for infants).
Screening and implementation modules will focus on school-based vision screening logistics, affordable refraction programs in low-resource settings, and tele-ophthalmology solutions that expand specialist reach. Clinical workshops will demonstrate paediatric slit-lamp techniques, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening workflows, and emergency management of ocular trauma in children. Panels in Pediatric Ophthalmology Conference will discuss coordination with educational services to support children with low vision, prescribing and monitoring of glasses for young children, and parent education strategies to improve adherence to patching or myopia control therapies.
Quality-improvement strands will provide audit templates for screening coverage and referral completion rates, and sessions on equity will showcase programs that reduced avoidable visual impairment through school and community partnerships. Attendees will receive resources: vision-screening flowcharts, ROP referral checklists, amblyopia management scripts and parent-facing information sheets.
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Screening & Early Detection
- Newborn and school-based screening protocols, referral thresholds and follow-up workflows
- ROP screening criteria and tele-screening models for remote units
Amblyopia & Refractive Management
- Evidence-based patching, atropine regimens and adherence-enhancing strategies
- Myopia control: optical and pharmacologic interventions and monitoring approaches
Surgical & Structural Conditions
- Congenital cataract timing, strabismus repair principles and perioperative considerations
- Pediatric glaucoma recognition and surgical options for early-onset disease
Emergency & Low-Vision Support
- Ocular trauma first-response, tetanus and referral protocols
- Low-vision aids, educational accommodations and school integration plans
Clinical Impact & Practical Takeaways
Earlier Vision Preservation
Screening and timely referral prevent amblyopia and irreversible visual loss.
Effective Myopia Control
Early intervention slows progression and reduces long-term complications.
Better Surgical Outcomes
Timely cataract and strabismus surgery preserve function and binocular vision development.
Improved Educational Access
Low-vision supports and school coordination enhance learning and social participation.
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