Philippine Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

09/08/2026

26/11/2024

To recess or to resect? To transpose or not to transpose? Join our panel of experts as they delve into the complexities of managing challenging strabismus cases! Don’t miss our Fast Talk session on December 5 at 9:00 AM, SMX Function Room 1. See you there!

26/11/2024

To all eye doctors, kindly mark your calendars and join the sessions organized by the Philippine Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from our esteemed experts as they share their valuable insights and expertise in their respective fields! December 4, 2024, 9:00AM at the SMX Function Room 3 😊

09/11/2024

Some things can wait. This can't. Early screening and treatment can save a child born premature from blindness.

06/10/2024

Sharing below the Position Statement on Vision Therapy from the Canadian Ophthalmological Society.

- "Vision Therapy remains unproven..."
- "Delay in treatment or application of alternative unproven techniques in place of standard evidence-based therapy can lead to less-than-optimal outcomes."

24/09/2024

In kids, the key to successfully treating different eye problems depends largely on early detection. The Red-Orange-Reflex Test is a very useful tool in examining eyes in as early as a newborn infant. It is eye-saving and life-saving (as is the case for tumors).

15/08/2024

Do you or your kids often complain of headaches, fluctuating blurry vision, frequent blinking, tired and watery eyes? Sometimes following these simple tips may be enough to alleviate symptoms of eye strain and protect you from developing near-sightedness.

These tips are brought to you by the Philippine Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, a component society of the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology, for the sight-saving month of August.

11/08/2023

The weekend is here! ☀️ Encourage your child to go outside and play instead of spending too much time on their screens! 🏀 🚲 ⚽️

Sharing with you the recommended screen time for kids, from the World Health Organization. 📱 👓