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Aim: To introduce the topic of pediatric keratoconus, highlighting the importance of routine corneal topography and tomography in children and adolescents from predisposed groups. To attempt to ensure the early detection of keratoconus and its subclinical form, enabling early treatment, which brings better expected postoperative results. Material and methods: Using the corneal tomograph Pentacam A...

Aim: To clarify the possibilities and role of posterior segment imaging in patients with neurofibromatosis type I (NF1), and to show the prevalence of this disease in the pediatric population in Slovakia. Material and methods: Until recently, ophthalmologic consultations in patients with NF1 were limited mainly to the observation of Lisch nodules of the iris and the presence of optic nerve glioma....

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has become a key tool in the differential diagnosis of optic neuropathies (ON), particularly in differentiating between glaucomatous and non-glaucomatous ON. Correct diagnosis is an essential factor for effective treatment management and prevention of progressive loss of vision. While glaucomatous ON is characterized by specific structural changes in the optic ne...