Children’s Eye Health with Dr. Aparna Rama at PCH

A Cure in Sight is joined by Dr. Aparna Rama from Phoenix Children’s Hospital.  In connection with Children's Eye Health Month and National Eye Exam month, we are discussing children's eye health and eye exams on this special episode. Points of discussion in this episode include:  - Importance of children’s eye examination – need for timely examination and management - Myopia and refractive error – increasing incidence - Strabismus (eye misalignment) - Eye safety - Electronic use and kids eye health - White eye reflex – retinoblastoma. Importance of early detection - How are pediatric eye examination conducted Dr. Aparna Ramasubramanian is the medical director of the Phoenix Children's retinoblastoma program. An expert in the field of ocular oncology in the United States, Dr. Ramasubramanian has very unique training as a dual fellowship-trained physician in both pediatric ophthalmology and ocular oncology. Since coming to Phoenix Children's, Dr. Ramasubramanian has significantly grown the multidisciplinary program. She treats patients from not only from Arizona and the Southwest, but also children and families from across the country who travel to Phoenix Children's for their ongoing specialty care.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Dr. Ramasubramanian is the author of the leading textbook on retinoblastoma and the program developer for the `Cure Retinoblastoma' campaign run by the Children's Eye Foundation. She received the American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award in 2018 and the Knights Templar Research Award for her research in retinoblastoma.​​​​​​​​   ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lookin’ For a Cure Arizona 5K Walk for Ocular Melanoma  COMING UP September 24, 8 AM  Register here and be sure to bring friends and family to walk with us! (Virtual option coming soon) Eye Believe Survivorship Seminar in Nashville, Tennessee October 14-15. REGISTER HERE! (Welcome reception for in person attendees on October 13, 6:00 PM) (Virtual and in person options.) Lookin’ For a Cure TEXAS 5K Walk for Ocular Melanoma  NOVEMBER 5, 2022; 8 AM  Register here and be sure to bring friends and family to walk with us! (Virtual option available) Lookin’ For a Cure LA 5K Walk for Ocular Melanoma in memory of Laurie Walters NOVEMBER 12, 2022; Registration details coming soon!   Email [email protected] for questions regarding any upcoming events! ********* Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, or  Instagram @acureinsight, for more stories, tips, research news, and ideas to help you navigate this journey with OM! *A Cure in Sight is a 501c3 organization. All donations made can help fund our podcast to educate patients, fund research, aid patients, and more! Donate $10 $15 $20 today to help A Cure in Sight in their quest to find a cure. Contribute via  PAYPAL OR VENMO or reach out directly to [email protected]  The Eye Believe Podcast is brought to you by Castle Biosciences. Castle Biosciences is a leading diagnostics company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care. The Company aims to transform disease management by keeping people first: patients, clinicians, employees and investors.  This podcast was hosted by Danet Peterson and produced by Page Fronczek.