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The Peds NP provides a practical approach to the application of evidence-based practice in pediatrics using a conversational commentary to help you apply the most current literature to your practice with children. The host is Becky Carson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC. She is a dual-certified pediatric nurse practitioner in acute and primary care and faculty member at the Duke University School of Nursing in Durham, North Carolina. Through an approachable review of the literature, you can easily apply knowledge to clinical practice to improve outcomes in pediatric care. Disclaimers & Show Notes: www.thepedsnp.com
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Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
Vision screening is one of the most important preventative health screenings that a primary care provider does at well visits. But the infant eye exam can feel obtuse and complicated if you don't understand vision development, physical exam maneuvers, and red flags for referral. Because of the risk of significant amblyopia if ocular pathology is left untreated, every pediatric provider should know how to complete an age-appropriate vision screening in an infant.
References:
American Academy of Ophthalmology Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus Panel. (2012). Preferred practice pattern guidelines. Pediatric eye evaluations. American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Bell, A.L., Rodes, M.E., & Collier Kellar, L. (2013). Childhood eye examination. American Family Physician, 88(4), p. 241-248.
Brookman K. E. (1983). Ocular accommodation in human infants. American journal of optometry and physiological optics, 60(2), 91–99. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006324-198302000-00001
Loh, A.R., & Chiang, M.F. (2018). Pediatric vision screening. Pediatrics in Review, 39(5), 225-234.
Rosenfield, M. Development of accommodation in human infants. Retrieved from https://entokey.com/development-of-accommodation-in-human-infants/
Wang, J., & Candy, T. R. (2010). The sensitivity of the 2- to 4-month-old human infant accommodation system. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 51(6), 3309–3317. https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.09-4667
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