Orthokeratology Slows Myopia Progression in Children

Both orthokeratology lenses and aspheric multifocal soft contact lenses exhibit favorable myopia control efficacy and have been widely used in myopic children. Chen et al., 2025 investigated whether one modality demonstrated superior efficacy in controlling myopia than the other. Read the results here: https://lnkd.in/eXvX4rPB #myopia #optometry #eyehealthcare #eyehealth #myopiamanagement #myopiacontrol #children #orthokeratology #optometrist #ecp #eyecareprofessional #pediatricoptometry #myopiamanagementtreatments #myopiaeducation #myopiaawareness BHVI Wenzhou Medical University Fudan University

Among the First in Europe and the World! Dr. Diego Di Lisi, Head of the Cochlear Implants Audiology Unit at Turin Hospital, successfully performed cochlear implantation using OTODRIVE* and OTOARM in an 8 month old infant. The first ever surgery of its kind in Italy, this implantation marked a significant milestone in global pediatric hearing care to provide earlier access to sound. Since the first week of clinical use in November 2024, Dr. Di Lisi and his team have successfully completed six initial pediatric procedures, combining their surgical expertise with the benefits of using the OTODRIVE and OTOARM precision tools, thereby setting a new standard of care. Today, OTOARM and OTODRIVE are routinely used in Dr. Di Lisi’s pediatric CI procedures, and dozens of young patients have already been implanted with extra care thanks to these new tools designed to enhance surgical precision. Congratulations to Dr. Di Lisi and the entire team for leading the way in pediatric hearing care! CI with OTOARM and OTODRIVE is presently available at four clinics across Italy. Watch the highlights from one of these surgeries below. https://lnkd.in/dvwdREiy *CASCINATION AG is the legal manufacturer of OTODRIVE. MED-EL is the exclusive distributor of OTODRIVE.

"Receiving FDA clearance for expanded pediatric use marks a significant milestone for iotaMotion and for families navigating cochlear implant decisions," said Mike Lobinsky, CEO of iotaMotion. "By standardizing one of the most delicate steps in cochlear implant surgery, iotaSOFT helps reduce variability which could provide parents greater confidence as they consider cochlear implantation for their children." #iotaMotion #iotaSOFT #RoboticSurgery #CochlearImplants #PediatricCare #FDAApproval #MedicalRobotics #HealthcareInnovation #SurgicalRobotics #HearingHealth #AIinMedicine #PrecisionMedicine #RobotAssistedSurgery #HealthTech #Innovation #DigitalHealth https://lnkd.in/dSUVXXfB

"Some conversations are not routine - they are necessary." The webinar “Enhancing Patient Safety in Eye Care - Role of Optometrists”, held on 8th January 2026, was one such timely and meaningful initiative that brought together voices from across ophthalmology, optometry, education, and patient care. With close to 200 registrations, the response clearly reflected how keen the eye-care community is to engage in conversations that go beyond day-to-day practice, conversations that address responsibility, safety, collaboration, and the future of eye care. This initiative was made possible through the collective efforts of Zamindar Microsurgical Eye Centre in collaboration with the Indian Optometric Association, M. S. RAMAIAH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES and International Eye Care Alliance - organisations that came together with a shared intent to strengthen dialogue and understanding across the eye-care ecosystem. The webinar featured a distinguished group of speakers and panelists: * Dr. Namrata Sharma, Chairman – Scientific Committee, All India Ophthalmological Society * Dr. Samina Zamindar, Chief Medical Director, Zamindar Microsurgical Eye Centre * Dr. Rajeev Prasad, Senior Optometrist & Secretary General, Indian Optometric Association * Mr. Avinash V. Prabhu, Assistant Professor – Optometry, Department of Allied Health Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences * Dr. Mohita Sharma, General Secretary, Women Ophthalmologists Society (WOS) * Dr. Pradnya Sriram, Senior Ophthalmic Anaesthetist Together, the discussion touched upon critical aspects of contemporary eye care - the burden of avoidable blindness, the evolving role of optometrists, ethical responsibility, training and education, global learnings, and the importance of working cohesively to ensure patient safety. What stood out through the dialogue was clear and compelling: - Patient safety cannot be addressed in isolation or silos. - Eye care today demands stronger integration between education, clinical practice, and ethics. - The role of optometrists is expanding and must be supported with clarity, trust, and responsibility. - Collaboration is no longer optional; it is essential for safe and sustainable eye-care delivery. What stood out most was a shared acknowledgement that safe eye care cannot exist in silos. As patient needs grow and eye-care delivery becomes more complex, the way forward lies in clarity of roles, mutual respect, and collaboration - always keeping the patient at the centre. For those who attended, it was a conversation that resonated... For those who couldn’t, it was one worth being part of... This webinar was not a one-off event, but the beginning of a larger intent to continue building meaningful platforms for dialogue and progress in eye care. More such initiatives are on the way... *Because meaningful change begins with meaningful conversations.*

A nomogram was able to predict axial length (AL) elongation greater than 26.0 millimeters despite long-term orthokeratology (ortho-k) lens treatment. These findings were published in the Journal of Optometry. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3NXgsm8 #AxialLength #MyopiaControl #Orthokeratology

🦻🤖 iotaMotion Wins FDA 510(k) #Clearance to Expand Pediatric Use of iotaSOFT® (Age 4+) Big step forward for robotic-assisted ENT surgery: iotaMotion, Inc. announced FDA 510(k) clearance expanding pediatric use of iotaSOFT® Robotic-Assisted Cochlear Implant Insertion System—now cleared for patients 4 years and older. Why this is notable 👇 🎯 1️⃣ Standardizing the most delicate step in cochlear implant surgery Electrode array insertion is one of the highest-precision moments in cochlear implantation. Robotic assistance enables slow, consistent, and controlled insertion, designed to help reduce variability and protect fragile intracochlear structures. 👧 2️⃣ Pediatric expansion matters: earlier sound = better outcomes For children, early access to sound strongly impacts: ✅ speech & language development ✅ learning outcomes ✅ long-term quality of life But concerns around hearing preservation and surgical variability can delay intervention—so expanding access is meaningful. 🏥 3️⃣ Real-world adoption signal: CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL joins A key proof point: CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL becomes the first dedicated pediatric center to adopt iotaSOFT. Even more impressive—iotaSOFT is already used across 35+ U.S. cochlear implant centers, including nearly half of U.S. neurotology fellowship training programs. 📊 4️⃣ Clinical evidence continues to build A 2025 cohort study in The Laryngoscope (Khan et al.) reported: 📌 85% hearing preservation at 1 year with robotic-assisted insertion vs 📌 71% with manual insertion (As reported by the study authors.) 🔮 5️⃣ Bigger picture: cochlear preservation supports the “next wave” This line from @Marlan Hansen, MD stood out to me: controlled, atraumatic placement may matter even more as gene-based and regenerative hearing technologies mature—because future therapies may depend on preserving cochlear integrity early. ✅ My takeaway This isn’t just “robotics for robotics’ sake.” It’s about procedure consistency, tissue preservation, and confidence for families—especially in pediatrics where the upside of early intervention is huge. Congrats to Mike Lobinsky, iotaMotion, and the teams driving surgical innovation in hearing health. #MedTech #Robotics #CochlearImplant #ENT #Pediatrics #FDA510k #SurgicalInnovation #HearingHealth #DigitalSurgery https://lnkd.in/gY2S9iqF

New publication alert! A recent Swedish prospective study demonstrates safe and reliable outcomes for one-stage bone anchored hearing implant surgery using Ponto BHX implants in children aged 3-12 years. Key findings include: 🔸Significant improvement in implant stability over time for the BHX implant 🔸 Positive audiological outcomes, especially in higher frequencies 🔸 Manageable skin reactions that did not require revision surgery This research supports the use of one-stage surgery in children, enabling earlier intervention during critical periods of speech and language development. Read the article: https://ow.ly/rX4A50XMvI2 Reference: Josefsson Dahlgren H, et al. Evaluation of a percutaneous bone conduction system using the Ponto BHX implant in a pediatric population with congenital conductive hearing loss—a 1 year prospective follow-up study. Front. Audiol. Otol. 2025 3:1677161 #ScienceBenefitsPeople Note: Not all hearing loss patients are candidates for a bone anchored solution, and individual assessment must be performed. In the US, Canada and Singapore, the placement of a bone anchored implant is contraindicated in children below the age of five.

Between 2014 and 2024, the number of ophthalmology practice locations increased, leading to improved access and reduced average driving distances from isolated optometry offices to ophthalmologists. https://ja.ma/4k84rGA

Between 2014 and 2024, the number of ophthalmology practice locations increased, leading to improved access and reduced average driving distances from isolated optometry offices to ophthalmologists. https://ja.ma/3LLsD53

The Spine Behind the Mission | Episode 8 In this episode, Dr. Appaji Krishnan reflects on the journey of Pediatric Spine Academy India—how it began, the vision behind its formation, and its continued commitment to structured education in pediatric spine care. He speaks about the importance of building a strong academic platform, fostering collaboration among spine specialists, and creating learning opportunities that ultimately translate into better care for children with spinal deformities. Become a PSAI Associate: https://lnkd.in/dnsEXkPp Join the PSAI YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/dtF4F-CH #PediatricSpineAcademy #TheSpineBehindTheMission #PediatricSpine #ScoliosisAwareness #ChildHealth #Orthopedics #SpineCare