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Eye examination in infants, children, and young adults by pediatricians.

TitleEye examination in infants, children, and young adults by pediatricians.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2003
Corporate AuthorsCommittee on Practice and Ambulatory Medicine, Section on Ophthalmology. American Association of Certified Orthoptists, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, American Academy of Ophthalmology
JournalPediatrics
Volume111
Issue4 Pt 1
Pagination902-7
Date Published2003 Apr
ISSN1098-4275
KeywordsAdolescent, Adult, Age Factors, Child, Child, Preschool, Eye Diseases, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Neonatal Screening, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Referral and Consultation, Vision Screening, Vision Tests
Abstract

Early detection and prompt treatment of ocular disorders in children is important to avoid lifelong visual impairment. Examination of the eyes should be performed beginning in the newborn period and at all well-child visits. Newborns should be examined for ocular structural abnormalities, such as cataract, corneal opacity, and ptosis, which are known to result in visual problems. Vision assessment beginning at birth has been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. All children who are found to have an ocular abnormality or who fail vision assessment should be referred to a pediatric ophthalmologist or an eye care specialist appropriately trained to treat pediatric patients.

Alternate JournalPediatrics
PubMed ID12671132