KNOWLEDGE CENTER

At University Children’s Eye Center, we’re always looking for ways to stay at the forefront of pediatric eye care. That’s why our team regularly participates in leading conferences, and we’re still thinking about everything we took away from last month’s AAPOS Annual Meeting 2026 . Hosted by the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus , this annual event brings together top specialists from across the country to share the latest research, clinical tec

University Children’s Eye Center would like to share an important update regarding insurance participation. Dr. Nancy Sun, MD and Dr. Sepideh Rousta, MD are no longer participating with United Healthcare. However, Dr. J. Mark Engel, MD, Dr. Nidhi Rana, OD, and Dr. Rose Hughes, OD remain in-network with United Healthcare. Our team will continue to schedule appointments accordingly to ensure patients receive care with providers who align with their insurance coverage. We apprec

If your child has been struggling with blurry vision—whether it’s trouble seeing the board at school or difficulty focusing on a book—there’s a good chance a refractive error  could be the cause. Refractive errors are among the most common vision issues in children, and the good news is that they are typically easy to diagnose and treat. What Is a Refractive Error? A refractive error occurs when light entering the eye does not focus properly on the retina. The retina is the l