Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus · Mar 2008
The frequency of ocular abnormalities in inpatient pediatric ophthalmology consultations.
To determine the frequency, type, and results of pediatric ophthalmology service consultations at a tertiary care children's hospital and to offer advice as to the timing of the initial consultation based on the patient's diagnosis and likelihood of ocular disease, ⋯ Patients with ocular signs or symptoms of disease should receive urgent ophthalmic consultation. Consideration should be given to the usefulness of urgent consultations in patients suspected of having fungemia, sepsis, and headache.
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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus · Mar 2008
Case ReportsRing corneal infiltrate and progressive ring thinning following primary varicella infection.
Unilateral stromal keratitis is a known rare sequela of primary varicella infection. The authors describe a unique case of immunological (Wessely) ring formation and progressive ring thinning following primary varicella infection in a 6-year-old girl.
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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus · Mar 2008
Case ReportsRetinopathy of prematurity treatment and vitreous hemorrhage.
Two cases of hemorrhagic retinopathy of prematurity associated with thrombocytopenia are presented. The negative prognosis of vitreous hemorrhage in retinopathy of prematurity and the option of platelet transfusions are discussed.