Publications by authors named "Louis Blumenfeld"

Importance: The global prevalence of myopia is predicted to approach 50% by 2050, increasing the risk of visual impairment later in life. No pharmacologic therapy is approved for treating childhood myopia progression.

Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of NVK002 (Vyluma), a novel, preservative-free, 0.

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Purpose: To report the results of a clinical study designed to evaluate the accuracy of the blinq pediatric vision scanner, which detects amblyopia and strabismus directly by means of retinal polarization scanning, unlike other vision screening devices, which infer possible disease based on detection of refractive risk factors.

Methods: Subjects 1-20 years of age were prospectively enrolled in this cross-sectional diagnostic accuracy study with planned enrollment of 200. All enrolled subjects were tested by individuals masked to the diagnosis, followed by complete ophthalmologic examination by pediatric ophthalmologists masked to the screening result.

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Background: The effectiveness of amblyopia therapy can be limited by poor adherence. Dichoptic therapies are a new approach, but recent trials have demonstrated difficulty maintaining high adherence over extended periods of at-home treatment. We evaluated the efficacy and adherence of Luminopia One-a dichoptic treatment that applies therapeutic modifications to streaming content chosen by the patient.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Evaluating children with optic nerve issues is complex and requires multiple diagnostic tools like fundus photography and visual field testing.
  • - Optic nerve abnormalities often come with other systemic and central nervous system problems, highlighting the need for comprehensive assessments.
  • - Ophthalmologists are crucial in identifying which patients need further medical evaluations beyond their eye conditions.
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