Publications by authors named "Alexandra Zdonczyk"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the effects of refractive surgery on the social functioning and vision-specific quality of life (VSQOL) in children with autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disabilities who struggle with wearing glasses or contact lenses.
- 18 children participated in the surgery, and improvements were measured through standardized scales (SRS-2 and PedEyeQ) at various intervals post-surgery.
- Results showed notable enhancements in social awareness, motivation, functional vision, and a reduction in vision-related bother after 12 months, indicating that refractive surgery can positively impact both social skills and quality of life for this population.
Purpose: This study aims to characterize the eye-related quality of life of children with neurodevelopmental and ocular disorders at baseline and after refractive surgery.
Design: Prospective interventional case series.
Methods: We enrolled children and adolescents 5 to 18 of age with neurodevelopmental disorders undergoing refractive surgery (6 for pre-/postsurgical assessment and 14 for baseline analysis).
Income Disparities in Outcomes of Horizontal Strabismus Surgery in a Pediatric Population.
J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
May 2022
Purpose: To examine postoperative outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing strabismus surgery to determine the potential impact of socioeconomic disparities on ophthalmic outcomes.
Methods: This study included 284 children undergoing strabismus surgery at a tertiary institution with at least 11 months of follow-up and no prior strabismus surgery or other neurologic or ophthalmologic conditions. Demographics, insurance, operative parameters, and appointments scheduled/attended were collected via chart review.