The prevalence of autism among children with albinism.

Background: The association between Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and visual impairment has been mentioned in the literature. The aim of our study was to investigate the prevalence of autism among children with albinism compared to the prevalence of ASD in children with visual impairment secondary to other causes.

Methods: Retrospective study of children with albinism from January 2015 to December 2020.

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.

Ocular Myasthenia Gravis with Severe Blepharitis and Ocular Surface Disease: A Case Report.

Ocular myasthenia gravis (OMG) is an autoimmune disease of the neuromuscular junction and commonly associated with other immune diseases. We describe a 16-year-old female who presented to our clinic with 1-month complaints of diplopia and strabismus, visual acuity deterioration, and ocular irritation. Her examination showed crossed diplopia and alternating exotropia of 25 prism diopters, severe blepharitis, conjunctival hyperemia, corneal pannus, epithelial irregularities, and subepithelial opacities.