Talk Description
Dr SooJin Nam presents on Take Another Look at Common Eye Problems in Kids You Won't Want to Miss!
Duration: 30 minutes
Synopsis: A paediatic eye test can be challenging at times. Don’t overlook common eye problems in children that could be potential red flags. Signs and symptoms like frequent blinking, eye rubbing, unusual head tilt, headaches, dilated pupils, double vision, binocular vision dysfunction, reduced visual acuity may require a second look! Things may not always be what they seem and a good history can help guide your diagnostic tests to make the most of the time you have with a child. Then practical considerations for next steps including referral to tertiary care.
Learning Objectives
Duration: 30 minutes
Synopsis: A paediatic eye test can be challenging at times. Don’t overlook common eye problems in children that could be potential red flags. Signs and symptoms like frequent blinking, eye rubbing, unusual head tilt, headaches, dilated pupils, double vision, binocular vision dysfunction, reduced visual acuity may require a second look! Things may not always be what they seem and a good history can help guide your diagnostic tests to make the most of the time you have with a child. Then practical considerations for next steps including referral to tertiary care.
Learning Objectives
- Review the common eye problems often present in an optometry exam
- Learn the red flags that warrant further diagnostic tests and referral to tertiary care.
Assessment: Click here for details on the 5 Optional MCQS.
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Reflections Notepad: Download the PDF in the Resources below if you want to use paper to make notes whilst you watch online.