Advances in Pediatric Ophthalmology Diagnostics and Management
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Optics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 40-514 Katowice, Poland
Interests: ophthalmology; glaucoma; cataract; AMD; diabetic retinopathy
2. Professor Kornel Gibiński University Hospital Center, Medical University of Silesia, 40-514 Katowice, Poland
Interests: pediatric ophthalmology; retinal; corneal; cataract surgery; maculopathy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pediatric ophthalmology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and management of eye disorders in children. It poses a particular challenge for ophthalmologists due to the anatomical, physiological, and developmental differences between the eyes of children and those of adult patients. One of the key challenges is obtaining a reliable medical history and maintaining cooperation during the examination. Young patients are not always able to describe their symptoms or follow a doctor's instructions, and it is well known that early diagnosis of eye diseases in children, especially congenital glaucoma, congenital cataracts, retinal diseases, visual impairments, and many others, is crucial for effective treatment and prevention of permanent visual impairment. In many cases, eye diseases can be asymptomatic or cause nonspecific symptoms, which further complicates diagnosis. Therefore, regular screening is essential for pediatric patients, especially premature infants and those at risk of various eye conditions.
Ophthalmic management in pediatric patients also presents numerous challenges. It may include both conservative treatments (e.g., spectacle correction, orthoptic exercises, penalization) and surgical procedures (e.g., cataract and glaucoma surgery, laser coagulation of the retina in patients with retinopathy of prematurity, surgery on the extraocular muscles to correct strabismus, treatment of traumatic injuries to the eyeball and the protective apparatus of the eye). Almost all ophthalmic procedures and some diagnostic tests in children are performed under general anesthesia. All treatments require the involvement of doctors, medical staff, parents, and legal guardians. Therefore, therapeutic success largely depends on a systematic approach and cooperation.
Challenges in this field of medicine also include limited access to specialists, especially in small health facilities, and the need for continuous development of ophthalmic technologies tailored to the needs of young patients. Given these significant challenges, pediatric ophthalmology requires a high level of knowledge, patience, and an interdisciplinary approach to protect, diagnose, and treat children's vision effectively.
Our Special Issue will feature articles on diagnostic test results and the outcomes of surgical procedures in children. We encourage ophthalmologists to share diagnostic test results and the outcomes of conservative and surgical treatment.
Dr. Mariola Dorecka
Guest Editor
Dr. Bogumiła Wójcik-Niklewska
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- pediatric ophthalmology
- children
- congenital glaucoma
- congenital cataract
- cornea
- strabismus
- myopia
- retinopathy of prematurity
- amblyopia
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