when does 'stranger danger' become an issue? - 2-3 y.o.
pediatric optometry is a delicate balance of what? - novelty
*if a child avoids new or unfamiliar experiences, this limits the chances of cognitive growth
*if a child has too much novelty, they will be frustrated and frightened
what are the 4 difference types of temperaments? - 1. easy child (40%)-> routines, positive outlook,
adapts well
2. slow to warm up child (15%)-> low activity level, withdrawls from novelty, slow adaptation,
3. difficult child (10%)-> no real routines, negative about novelty, intense responses, negative mood
4. mixed (35%)
when should a pediatrician perform an eye exam on a child? - newborn period & all child well visits
where should pediatricians send children with ocular abnormalities or those who fail vision
assessments? - pediatric ophthalmologists or eye care specialists appropriately trained to treat pediatric
patients= OPTOMETRISTS
vision screenings place a strong reliance on who? - primary care physicians & schools
if children fail vision screenings, why don't they always receive follow up care? - parents aren't aware of
the importance of early professional ere care & doing follow-up
*we need to do a better job at educating parents
what are the AOA recommendations for when to receive eye exams for the following?:
, infants/toddlers (birth-3)
preschoolers (3-5)
school age (6-19)
adult (20+) - infants/toddlers (birth-3): by 6 months
preschoolers (3-5): ages 3 and 5
school age (6-19): annually
adult (20+): every 1-2 years
what percentage of infants will need monitoring or treatment after their eye exam? - 5-10%
why would I want to perform an eye exam on a child? - -practice builder
-visual system and visual function are developing over months or years after birth
-parents are relying on you!
-newer testing techniques have improved the clinical data we are gathering on infant eye exams
most children that come to an eye exam have what issue?
6 months-5.11 y.o.?
6-18 y.o.? - 6 months-5.11 y.o.:
1. hyperopia
2. astigmatism
3. strabismus
6-18 y.o.:
1. hyperopia
2. astigmatism
3. myopia
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