The Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group

Abstract

Introduction and Background

The Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group is a network of pediatric eye care providers undertaking clinical trials with National Eye Institute support. The network includes university- and community-based providers.

Methods

Randomized and observation studies have involved refining the best amblyopia treatment in children from 3 to less than 18 years of age, observation of the behavior of early-onset esotropia, treatment of primary congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, and observation of the stability of strabismic angle in esotropia.

Conclusions

To date 16 studies have been undertaken enrolling 5064 children and teens.

• PEDIG
• amblyopia treatment
• clinical trials