scholarly journals Fierson WM; American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Ophthalmology; American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus; American Association of Certified Orthoptists. Screening Examination of Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity. Pediatrics. 2018;142(6):e20183061

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 143 (3) ◽  
pp. e20183810 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
American Academy ◽  
Premature Infants ◽  
Retinopathy Of Prematurity ◽  
American Association ◽  
Pediatric Ophthalmology ◽  
Screening Examination ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics

Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-126
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
American Academy ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
American Association ◽  
Pediatric Ophthalmology ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics

Dyslexia and other related learning disabilities are serious problems. The American Academy of Pediatrics, through its Committee on Children with Disabilities and the Section on Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus strongly support the need for early diagnosis and educational remediation. There is no known eye or visual cause for dyslexia and learning disabilities, and no effective visual treatment. Multidisciplinary evaluation and management must be based on proven procedures demonstrated by valid research.

Optometric Vision Training

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
GEORGE R. BEAUCHAMP
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
American Academy ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
American Association ◽  
Position Paper ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Pediatric Ophthalmology ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics

Optometric vision training is controversial, and knowledgeable individuals question its targets and efficacy. In responding to a position paper of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology on learning disabilities, dyslexia, and vision,1 Flax et al2 raise issues worthy of close scrutiny, and recent literature provides useful perspective. Before commenting on the issues, the air should be clear on the central perspective: the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology, and American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus have expressed one, and only one, concern in promulgating their position: the best interests of people with learning disabilities.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, INC. PROCEEDINGS AND REPORTS

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1955 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 348-352
Author(s):  
Clement A. Smith ◽  
Charles D. Cook
Keyword(s):  
American Academy ◽  
Premature Infant ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Premature Infants ◽  
Body Temperatures ◽  
Gradual Reduction ◽  
Retrolental Fibroplasia ◽  
Medical Factors ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics ◽  
Safe Limits

The usual incidence of births of 2500 gm. (5 lb. 8 oz.) and under is approximately 7 per cent. Higher rates should arouse suspicion of socio-economic as well as medical factors. Approximately 15 per cent of premature infants die neonatally, usually within the first 48 hours; the later the death, the more likely is it preventable. Certain aspects of premature infant care were discussed as summarized below: Incubators should be used to maintain stable body temperatures of 96° to 98°F. in the larger and 94° to 96°F. in the smaller infants and constant humidity (50 to 60 per cent), as well as to isolate the infant. Feeding may be delayed 2 days in any premature and up to 4 days in many smaller ones, with probable reduction in risks of aspiration and fatigue. Gavage feeding was recommended, the choice between use of an indwelling tube or one inserted at each feeding depending on the experience of the nursing personnel. Supplemental O2 appears to be related to the incidence of retrolental fibroplasia. Ten days may be as dangerous as 20, but the safe limits of duration and concentration of O2 or the effects of age and pulmonary or circulatory pathology of the infant await results of current studies. Certainly O2 should be used (in the lowest concentrations needed) to relieve cyanosis. Days spent in gradual reduction after clinical needs are satisfied may prove to be of more harm than good. Adjustable gas mixing valves now available will be useful in preventing accidental excess once the safe limits are estabhished.

Vitamin E: What Should We Do?

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 77 (5) ◽  
pp. 787-788
Author(s):  
MARY T. NEWPORT
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
American Academy ◽  
Retinopathy Of Prematurity ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics ◽  
Final Sentence ◽  
Strong Statement ◽  
Prophylactic Use ◽  
High Doses ◽  
Made In

To the Editor.— Regarding the report of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Fetus and Newborn concerning vitamin E and the prevention of retinopathy of prematurity (Pediatrics 1985;76:315-316), we are very concerned about the strong statement made in the final sentence that "the committee regards prophylactic use of pharmacologic vitamin E as experimental and cannot recommend that high doses of vitamin E be given routinely to infants weighing less than 1,500 g ....." First, could you define "pharmacologic vitamin E," ie, what vitamin E levels are considered to be pharmacologic by the committee, and do "sufficient" or "physiologic" levels, which are terms used by some authors in this area, fall into this category?

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