Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
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To present a detailed series of patients with unilateral retinal hemorrhages in shaken baby syndrome. ⋯ These patients demonstrate the varied presentations of shaken baby syndrome. Unilateral retinal hemorrhages do not rule out the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
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To determine whether lowering oxygen saturation alarm limits for infants at risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) reduces its incidence and/or severity. ⋯ A simple change in oximeter alarm parameters in the first weeks of life for infants with a birth weight 1250 g or less may decrease the incidence of prethreshold ROP.
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Comparative Study
Unilateral lateral rectus muscle recession and medial rectus muscle resection with or without advancement for postoperative consecutive exotropia.
To evaluate the effectiveness of unilateral lateral rectus muscle recession and medial rectus muscle resection with or without advancement in treating postoperative consecutive exotropia. ⋯ Unilateral lateral rectus muscle recession and medial rectus muscle resection with or without advancement is an effective alternative for treating postoperative consecutive exotropia.