A computerized version of preferential looking (CPL) was developed by the authors. Formal parameters (spatial frequency, luminance, contrast of the stimuli; randomized procedure; computerized statistical control) and preliminary binocular acuity results in 69 healthy children (6-36 months) are compared to those of OPL, FPL and ACP version. Low cost, standardized procedure, statistical control of visual acuity estimates and the need of one operator only are among CPL advantages.

Child, Preschool↗

PubMed1993

Preferential looking techniques yield important information in strabismic amblyopia follow-up.

Two groups of monocular strabismic patients were followed-up by means of both PL and orthoptic examinations. The first group underwent a full-day occlusion except 1 to 4 hours; the second was occluded less than 4 hours per day. The first treatment regimen proved to be faster in getting pseudo-isoacuity and alternating fixation, but was followed by relative occlusion amblyopia and/or shifting of the dominant eye in three patients. PL techniques proved to be particularly useful in strictly monitoring these patients.

Amblyopia↗

PubMed1991

[The eye and pregnancy].

The principal effects of pregnancy on the eye are reviewed, these effects being subdivided into three main sections: paraphysiological changes, pathological conditions developing in pregnancy and related to it, pre-existing pathological conditions that are to some extent altered by pregnancy. On the basis of the data supplied, a continuous, increasingly assiduous clinico-experimental give-and-take between oculist and gynaecologist is recommended to prevent possible eye complications.

Eye↗

PubMed1987

Smoking prevention program for children: a review.

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Adolescent↗

PubMedDate not supplied

Boxing and the eyes: morphological aspects of the ocular system in boxers.

Among all sports, the so-called "contact sports" are those in which the athlete's eye is particularly at risk. In boxing, where the face is the main target, the eye is clearly one of the most exposed parts. To assess the eye risks in this sport a study was carried out between 1992 and 1994 at the Ophthalmological Clinic of the university of Turin, Italy, involving 75 active and ex-boxers (amateurs and professionals) aged 15 to 70 years. Biomicroscopic examinations, refraction and acuity tests, tonometry, exophthalmometry, gonioscopy, ocular fundus examination with Goldmann three-mirror lens) were done. The results of the survey confirm the existence of alterations, generally asymptomatic, both in amateur and professional boxers. The eye examination showed alterations of structures such as the orbital arch, conjunctiva, iris, lens, retina. Four boxers had retinal detachment, three of them due to boxing. The opthalmologist has an important part to play in preventing serious damage to the eye and in checking alterations which might be an expression of subtle neural damage (pupillary alterations).

Adolescent↗