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This article discusses optic pathway gliomas (OPGs), which are low-grade brain tumors that primarily affect children. OPGs are typically slow-growing and are often detected through screening in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) or when children without NF1 experience vision loss. The majority of pediatric OPGs are pilocytic astrocytomas (PA), which have a high 5-year survival rate. Surgery is rarely offered as a treatment option due to the location of the tumors and the availability of other effective treatments for patients with NF1. The article presents a predictive calculator for overall survival among pediatric patients with OPGs, which may be a useful tool for patient counseling. Further research is needed to develop calculators for other aspects of OPG management. [Extracted from the article]