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In an effort to promote and acknowledge research in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus by young investigators, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) awards an annual prize. The award is designed to provide promising young investigators increased exposure and recognition within the scientific and medical community.   Qualifications Applicant is within 12 years of completing a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship or a doctoral degree if a non-clinician. Concentration of research efforts in the field of pediatric ophthalmology or strabismus. Award Winner Invited to make an 8-minute oral platform presentation ...

Apply by May 31: Evaluate Pediatric Eye Disease and Treatment Using Big Data   Apply for a data analysis grant to access the American Academy of Ophthalmology IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) database to investigate both rare and common eye diseases affecting children and to analyze real-world approaches to prevention and treatment. Awardees also receive $5,000, plus the opportunity to learn about big data analytics and work with Academy data science staff. To apply, fill out the brief questionnaire by May 31.   Link: https://www.aao.org/iris-registry/data-analysis/knights-templar-pediatric-ophthalmology

Last Chance to Pre-Register for the AAPOS Annual Meeting! Wednesday, March 1st is the final day to register ahead of the 2023 AAPOS Annual Meeting. If you have not done so already, please register today to expedite your check-in process and save on registration fees! Highlights Scientific Sessions & Workshops A Variety of Social Events  Poster Sessions Administrators Program More than 60 Exhibitors Host Venue Located in the Heart of NYC's Time Square Physician Credit: Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 30.5  AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ .  Physicians should claim only ...

REGISTER NOW! Intelligent Research in Sight (IRIS®) Registry January 17, 2023 8:00PM Eastern | 7:00PM Central | 6:00PM Mountain | 5:00PM Pacific Cost: Free! Please join us for an interactive webinar on the Intelligent Research in Sight (IRIS®) Registry. We will discuss the current scope and future directions of the IRIS Registry as well as opportunities to contribute data and participate in research. Panelists   Ta Chen Peter Chang, MD Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Pediatrics and Human Genetics Director ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robert W. Bigley Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. Phone: (214) 888-0220 Website / Guidelines: www.ktef.org/grants Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. Announces a 2023 Pediatric Ophthalmology Research Grant Program of $3 Million Flower Mound, TX – August 2022 The Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc. has announced a Pediatric Ophthalmology Research Grant Award Program of $3 Million. The Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc. (KTEF) invites eligible investigators to submit applications for Pediatric Ophthalmology Career-Starter Research Grants for the next award period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The Foundation ...

Learning Disabilities Patient Information 5 Items Now Available for Purchase Order Now   A Parent's Guide to Dyslexia 36 page book - 8.5 x 11 inches The book provides families with detailed comprehensive information on how we read, dyslexia, dyslexia and vision, the diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia, understanding and navigating the educational system, the roles of the parent, teacher, pediatrician and pediatric ophthalmologist, the pediatric ophthalmic examination, vision therapy, tinted lenses, informational resources and more. Learning Disabilities Resource List for Parents 12 page booklet - 5.5 x 8.5 inches The booklet ...

It was an unremarkable Midwestern summer night.  Two brothers were playing outside, watching their grandfather mow the lawn.  Because they were too young to help, 3-year-old Luke and his brother did what young boys have always done—they improvised.  As Luke’s brother innocently began swiping the grass with a screwdriver, hoping to do his part of the landscaping, an errant swing landed against Luke’s eye.   Closer inspection revealed that Luke’s pupil was no longer round, and so he was ultimately brought to the emergency department at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.  His examination was an immediate cause for concern.  Luke’s eye had ruptured from ...

Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese. Obesity affects a child's overall health. In fact, if this trend continues, one third of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that each year, more than 15,000 children are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the U.S. And, according to the National Eye Institute, between 40 to 45 percent of Americans diagnosed with diabetes have some stage of diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness in the ...

10,000 Reasons to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals   Every year, about 10,000 people are rushed to the emergency department for fireworks injuries. Ophthalmologists – physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care – treat thousands of patients who suffer a range of fireworks-related injuries, from cuts and bruises to damaged  corneas ,  retinas , and ruptured eyeballs. Many people believe that consumer fireworks are safe. But here’s the explosive truth: Most injuries are caused by legal fireworks parents buy for their children, such as sparklers, firecrackers, bottle rockets, and Roman candles. To help reduce the number of potentially blinding ...

The Lions Club International Foundation is excited to offer Standard Grants that provide matching funds of up to $75,000 for humanitarian and vision oriented projects. The project must serve a large number of people and must be beyond the scope of traditional Lion’s club and/or District fundraising activities. Standard Grant money can include funding for equipment and infrastructure needs. The Lion's are very active in eye care and we would like to encourage our members with a great project to apply. AAPOS Members should team up with local Lions Clubs to organize the projects and funding. This is a great way to begin a local preschool vision screening ...

Make Sure Your Child's Eyes Are Ready for Back to School! Vision screening is essential to early detection of problems that impact learning and quality of life As children return to school, parents naturally consider how to help their children learn and succeed. Good vision and eye health are key to students’ ability to do well in the classroom, on the playground, in sports, and when studying at home. September is Children’s Eye Health and Safety month, and Dr. Plager encourages all families to make sure students receive vision screening and learn eye health and safety practices. Also, it’s important for parents of children with learning disabilities to ...