A child's vision.
Implementing standard vision screening techniques in the primary care practice is the most effective means to detect children with potential vision problems at an age when the vision loss may be treatable. A critical period of vision development occurs in the first few weeks of life; thus, it is imperative that serious problems are detected at this time. Although it is not possible to quantitate an infant's vision, evaluating ocular health appropriately can mean the difference between sight and blindness and, in the case of retinoblastoma, life or death.
Northwest Pediatric Ophthalmology, 105 West 8th Avenue, Suite 512, Spokane, WA 99204, USA. Electronic address: nwpo.nye@gmail.com.
Christina
C
Nye
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000592:standards*; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D015351:Vision Screening / Q000592:standards*; D014785:Vision, Ocular / Q000502:physiology
Cortical vision impairment; Delayed visual maturation; Instrument-based screeners; Nystagmus; Red reflex; Vision screening