Tag: Pediatric Ophthalmology
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MCH Laser Gives Sight Back: Preventing Blindness in Premature Babies
New laser brings hope to premature babies at MCH Hamilton Health Sciences’ McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) has added a specialized laser eye treatment to its neonatal care, thanks to a $120,000 grant from the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation. The new laser is used to treat retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a potentially sight-threatening condition that affects…
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New MCH Laser Prevents Blindness in Premature Babies at Hamilton Health Sciences
A Breakthrough for Premature Babies at McMaster Children’s Hospital Hamilton Health Sciences’ McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) has taken a significant step forward in safeguarding the vision of premature babies. Thanks to a $120,000 grant from the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, MCH now houses a specialized laser eye surgery system designed to treat retinopathy of prematurity…
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Keeping those young amblyopia eyes on track with CureSight
Reinventing Ambulatory Amblyopia Treatment with CureSight Amblyopia, often called lazy eye, remains one of pediatric eye care’s toughest challenges. Traditional patching is effective for many children, but keeping them compliant can be a test of patience for families and clinicians alike. A new device from Israel, CureSight, aims to change that dynamic by pairing treatment…
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Keeping Young Amblyopia Eyes On Track with CureSight’s Eye-Tracking Solution
What makes CureSight different for pediatric amblyopia treatment Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is a common childhood condition that benefits from regular, effective patching. But keeping children compliant with traditional patching can be challenging, especially as they grow older. An Israeli company, NovaSight, has introduced CureSight, a device that pairs eye-tracking technology with a child-friendly treatment…
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Keeping Young Amblyopia Eyes on Track with CureSight: A New Way to Tackle Patch Compliance
New Solutions for a Common Problem Compliance with patching for amblyopia, the often stubborn “lazy eye” condition, can be a challenge for families with both younger and older children. An Israeli medical device company, NovaSight, has introduced a ground‑breaking tool to Australia through BOC Instruments that not only treats amblyopia but also monitors treatment in…
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Understanding Strabismus in Children
What is Strabismus? Strabismus, commonly referred to as squint or crossed eyes, is a condition where the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object. This misalignment can occur in one eye or both and can be either constant or intermittent. While strabismus can be present from birth (congenital), it…