Rise of the Machines? Comparison of Cycloplegic Refraction Using Retinoscopy and the Retinomax K-Plus 5 in Children.

Purpose: To compare the ability to detect refractive anomalies in children using automated refraction versus retinoscopic cycloplegic refraction.

Methods: A pediatric population from a pediatric eye institute underwent complete ophthalmic examinations. Children were randomly assigned to one of two pediatric optometrists who performed manual cycloplegic refraction using retinoscopy and automated cycloplegic refraction using a handheld autorefractometer (Retinomax K-plus 5; Right Mfg.

When to start tacrolimus ointment for vernal keratoconjunctivitis? A proposed treatment protocol.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare treatment regimens of tacrolimus and of topical steroids for VKC and suggest a treatment protocol according to our clinical experience.

Methods: This retrospective, nonrandomized case series enrolled 85 patients with VKC. Patients were classified clinically according to severity (mild, moderate, severe) and were treated according to a suggested protocol.