Headache

Jan 21, 2019 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Headache

Headache: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My child is having headaches.” Common Causes Migraine Tension headache Other Causes Eyestrain (uncommon cause of headache) Accommodation…

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Bulging Eyeball

Jan 21, 2019 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Bulging Eyeball

Bulging Eyeball: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My child’s eye is bulging.” Common Causes Orbital tumors Orbital cellulitis Orbital lymphangioma Orbital pseudotumor Infantile glaucoma…

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Nystagmus

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Nystagmus: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My child’s eyes jiggle back and forth.” Common Causes Congenital motor nystagmus (vision otherwise normal) Sensory nystagmus (nystagmus…

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Diplopia

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Diplopia: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “I see two of things.” Common Causes Physiological diplopia Breakdown of phoria Cranial nerve palsy Third nerve palsy…

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The Eye Examination

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The Eye Examination: Introduction Print Section Listen An examination of the eyes should be part of every well-child visit. In most cases the children and parents will have no concerns,…

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Strabismus in an Older Child

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Strabismus in an Older Child: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My (older) child’s eyes aren’t straight.” Common Causes Accommodative esotropia (crossing due to farsightedness)…

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Red Eye

Jan 21, 2019 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Red Eye

Red Eye: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My child’s eye is red.” Common Causes Conjunctivitis Infectious Allergic Trauma Corneal abrasion/foreign body Blunt trauma Contact…

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Excess Tearing in Infants

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Excess Tearing in Infants: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My baby looks like she is crying all the time.” Common Causes Nasolacrimal duct obstruction…

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Ancillary Tests in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Jan 21, 2019 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Ancillary Tests in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Ancillary Tests in Pediatric Ophthalmology: Introduction Print Section Listen A number of additional tests can be performed in the ophthalmologist’s office. They are generally reserved for specific indications, as described…

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Strabismus in Infants

Jan 21, 2019 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Strabismus in Infants

Strabismus in Infants: Introduction Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print The Problem “My baby’s eyes aren’t straight.” Common Causes Normal newborn Pseudostrabismus Infantile esotropia Strabismus secondary to decreased…

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