The Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group.

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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]