FSU-Pensacola

Saul Ullman, MD Series 4 of 4 The Eyes in Children Primary Objectives • Review important ophthalmic diseases found in infants and children. Will discuss the following topics: o Visual Development  Concept of a learned skill  Vision in infants  How to test vision in infants and young children o Amblyopia  Definition  Frequency  Define different causes  Importance of early diagnosis/ treatment  Congenital Cataract / Glaucoma o Retinopathy of Prematurity  Risk factors  Epidemiology  Ophthalmic Findings  Staging o Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis  Ophthalmic manifestations  Relationship to systemic diseases o Leukocoria (White Pupil)  Definition  Clinical Implications  Differential Diagnosis o Review American Academy of Ophthalmology Pediatric Referral Recommendations Referral Sources 1. Duanes Ophthalmology (textbook) 2. American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Patterns 3. Eye Care Skills – Presentations for Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals (American Academy of Ophthalmology) 4. The Physician’s Guide to Eye Care (3rd edition)