Journal of AaposPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-08-28DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104972
Samantha Butterfield, Julia Moore, Jennifer L. Patnaik, Emily Auer, Jennifer L. Jung, Emily McCourt, Scott Oliver, Marc Mathias, Anne Lynch, Lauren Mehner, Rebecca G. Edwards Mayhew, Emily D. Cole
{"title":"059 Aflibercept versus Bevacizumab for treatment-requiring retinopathy of prematurity","authors":"Samantha Butterfield, Julia Moore, Jennifer L. Patnaik, Emily Auer, Jennifer L. Jung, Emily McCourt, Scott Oliver, Marc Mathias, Anne Lynch, Lauren Mehner, Rebecca G. Edwards Mayhew, Emily D. Cole","doi":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104972","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104972","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aapos","volume":"30 4","pages":"Article 104972"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148856126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of AaposPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-08-28DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104916
Ahmad Alzein, Rohith Erukulla, Qais Dihan, Haarisudhan Sureshkumar, Hajirah Saeed, David Hunter, Aparna Raghuram, Paul Phillips, Abdelrahman Elhusseiny
{"title":"004 Equity in access to pediatric eye care clinical trial sites: a geographic service coverage analysis of the United States","authors":"Ahmad Alzein, Rohith Erukulla, Qais Dihan, Haarisudhan Sureshkumar, Hajirah Saeed, David Hunter, Aparna Raghuram, Paul Phillips, Abdelrahman Elhusseiny","doi":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104916","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104916","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aapos","volume":"30 4","pages":"Article 104916"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148856617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of AaposPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-08-04DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.105276
Rebecca S. Braverman MD, Jennifer L. Jung MD, Emily A. Auer, Jennifer L. Patnaik PhD, MHS, Robert W. Enzenauer MD, MPH, Shagun K. Bhatia MD, Lance M. Siegel MD, Shira L. Robbins MD
{"title":"Tele-ROP care: the ophthalmologist perspective and experience","authors":"Rebecca S. Braverman MD, Jennifer L. Jung MD, Emily A. Auer, Jennifer L. Patnaik PhD, MHS, Robert W. Enzenauer MD, MPH, Shagun K. Bhatia MD, Lance M. Siegel MD, Shira L. Robbins MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.105276","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.105276","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To summarize ophthalmologists’ perspective toward, and experience with, telemedicine ROP (tele-ROP) care.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A questionnaire was created and distributed electronically.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Survey results revealed that only 20% of 226 respondents perform tele-ROP care, whereas 73% of respondents provided in-person ROP care. The most common challenges reported with tele-ROP care were poor image quality and difficulty interpreting photographs. Most respondents who provided tele-ROP care had a contract for services. Only 40% were satisfied with their tele-ROP care reimbursement.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>A minority of survey respondents (n = 45 [20%]) offer tele-ROP care. Respondents who provide tele-ROP care reported poor image quality and difficulty interpreting photographs were the most common challenges with tele-ROP care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aapos","volume":"30 4","pages":"Article 105276"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148702708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"025 Corneal crosslinking in children with keratoconus ages 3 to 16 years: topographic diagnostic criteria and surgical outcomes","authors":"Naira Pereyra-Munoz, Fernanda Bautista-Mendoza, Santiago Brizuela, Lizbeth Yareli Torres-Mata, Ricardo Blas","doi":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104937","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104937","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aapos","volume":"30 4","pages":"Article 104937"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148854138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of AaposPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-08-28DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104941
Kimia Rezaei, Taylor Crook, Jainam Shah, Parsa Riazi Esfahani, Naneeta Desar, Lauren Chen, Olivia Lee, Donny W. Suh
{"title":"029 Validation of a novel corneal cystine crystal score: correlations with imaging, symptoms, and visual outcomes in cystinosis","authors":"Kimia Rezaei, Taylor Crook, Jainam Shah, Parsa Riazi Esfahani, Naneeta Desar, Lauren Chen, Olivia Lee, Donny W. Suh","doi":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104941","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104941","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aapos","volume":"30 4","pages":"Article 104941"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148848483","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of AaposPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-08-28DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104931
Ken Kawamoto, Jonathan Marler, Zhihang Cheng, Alasdair Kennedy, Clea Southall, Ian Marsh, Anna Maino, Clare Roberts, Saurabh Jain
{"title":"019 A multicenter analysis of the efficacy of a combined recession-resection procedure in incomitant strabismus: outcomes and dose-response insights","authors":"Ken Kawamoto, Jonathan Marler, Zhihang Cheng, Alasdair Kennedy, Clea Southall, Ian Marsh, Anna Maino, Clare Roberts, Saurabh Jain","doi":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104931","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104931","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aapos","volume":"30 4","pages":"Article 104931"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148848494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"064 Prevalence of strabismus and amblyopia among United States Medicare beneficiaries","authors":"Hennaav Dhillon, Uday Parmar, Rohanbir Singh, Parul Ichhpujani","doi":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104977","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104977","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aapos","volume":"30 4","pages":"Article 104977"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148848498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of AaposPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-07-15DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104906
Lili Zhou BS, Wenbin Hou BS, Peixi Ying BS, Na Gao MM, Xinyi Fan BS, Yingli Li MD, PhD
{"title":"Efficacy of diquafosol 3% in preventing and treating dry eye associated with pediatric orthokeratology","authors":"Lili Zhou BS, Wenbin Hou BS, Peixi Ying BS, Na Gao MM, Xinyi Fan BS, Yingli Li MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104906","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104906","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To evaluate the efficacy of diquafosol 3% in preventing and treating dry eye associated with orthokeratology in children.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>First-time pediatric orthokeratology wearers were enrolled in this prospective, randomized clinical trial. Participants were randomized into the treatment group (3% diquafosol sodium four times daily from the prefitting period) and control group (no additional treatment). Noninvasive tear film parameters (first break-up time [NIBUT], average NIBUT, tear meniscus height, and lipid layer thickness), corneal staining grade, uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) were compared at baseline, before lens wear, and at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 64 children (128 eyes) completed the study. During the prefitting period, all tear film parameters improved significantly in the treatment group (all <em>P</em> < 0.001). At 3 months, the treatment group demonstrated significantly higher first NIBUT, average NIBUT, tear meniscus height, and lipid layer thickness (all <em>P</em> < 0.001), with lower OSDI scores (<em>P</em> < 0.05) and higher UCVA (<em>P</em> < 0.001). Corneal staining was significantly lower in the treatment group at 1 week (<em>P</em> < 0.05) but not at 1 or 3 months. Mild adverse events included transient discharge (3 children, treatment group) and conjunctival congestion (5 eyes, control group). There were no serious adverse events.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Prophylactic and therapeutic use of diquafosol 3% improved tear film stability, tear secretion, and dry eye symptoms in children undergoing orthokeratology. Early initiation during the prefitting period may establish a more favorable ocular surface before lens wear.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aapos","volume":"30 4","pages":"Article 104906"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148457690","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of AaposPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-04-24DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104842
Saeed Aljohani OD, PhD, Lama Alhandud OD, Reema Alhumaidan OD, Fatimah Alsuhibani OD
{"title":"Beyond clinical trials: real-world predictors of amblyopia resolution in Saudi Arabian children","authors":"Saeed Aljohani OD, PhD, Lama Alhandud OD, Reema Alhumaidan OD, Fatimah Alsuhibani OD","doi":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104842","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104842","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To evaluate treatment outcomes and predictors of amblyopia resolution in children 3-10 years of age treated in public hospitals in Qassim province, Saudi Arabia.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The medical records of children with unilateral amblyopia due to strabismus, anisometropia, or both, treated at four public hospitals, were reviewed retrospectively. Data was collected for records of routine clinical care (2017-2022). All patients had at least two clinical visits’ records. Recorded variables included amblyopia type, baseline amblyopic-eye visual acuity, initial treatment modality, and number of follow-up visits. Complete resolution was defined as a final interocular visual acuity difference of ≤0.1 logMAR. Proportional improvement was defined as reduction in interocular visual acuity difference from baseline to final visit divided by baseline interocular difference. Multivariable logistic regression identified independent predictors of resolution.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 198 cases were reviewed. Mean patient age was 6.8 ± 2.2 years; 50.5% were male. Overall, 99 patients (50.0%) achieved complete resolution, with a mean proportional improvement of 53.9%. Worse baseline amblyopic-eye visual acuity was associated with lower odds of resolution (adjusted odds ratio = 0.60 per 0.1 logMAR of worse baseline visual acuity; <em>P</em> < 0.001). Compared with glasses only, patching alone was associated with poorer outcomes (aOR = 0.38; <em>P</em> = 0.015), whereas combined treatment showed similar outcomes. Higher number of follow-up visits independently predicted success. Age showed a borderline association, while amblyopia type was not independently associated with resolution.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>In this study of real-world amblyopia outcomes, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia, half of the children achieved resolution, with success strongly dependent on baseline visual acuity, initial treatment modality, and continuity of follow-up.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50261,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aapos","volume":"30 4","pages":"Article 104842"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}