Pediatric Ophthalmology: Current Progress and Future Options
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Ophthalmology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 70
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pediatric ophthalmology; inherited eye diseases; nystagmus; albinism; early onset retinal diseases; low vision in children; congenital cataract
Interests: cornea; corneal topography; myopia; keratoconus; contact lenses
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Significant advancements in pediatric ophthalmology have emerged over the past decade. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent updates and new insights across the diverse domains of visual health in children—from early diagnosis to novel therapeutic approaches.
Pediatric vision care encompasses a wide range of challenges, including early detection of refractive errors and amblyopia, management of inherited and acquired ocular diseases, and long-term visual rehabilitation. We welcome original research and comprehensive reviews addressing epidemiology, risk factors, and innovative diagnostic techniques such as advanced imaging, ocular biometry, and functional visual assessments.
Topics of interest include refractive error management, amblyopia and strabismus therapy, pediatric cataract and aphakia rehabilitation, ocular surface disease, myopia prevention and control, inherited eye disorders, and systemic diseases impacting vision.
We also encourage submissions exploring the use of artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and emerging screening technologies in pediatric ophthalmic practice, as well as studies focused on low-vision aids and vision rehabilitation strategies.
By bridging clinical practice with translational research and technological innovation, this Special Issue aims to spotlight emerging therapeutic directions and promote interdisciplinary collaboration to improve visual health outcomes for children worldwide.
Dr. Claudia Yahalom
Dr. Nir Erdinest
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- pediatric ophthalmology
- genetic eye diseases
- gene therapy
- genetic counseling
- telemedicine
- diagnostic tools
- blindness in childhood
- congenital cataract
- visual rehabilitation
- myopia control
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