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ENT: pedsopthamology
ENT: pedsopthamology
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Anatomy
Graduate
10/20/2011

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Term
Binocular vision:
Definition
Coordinate use of the two eyes to produce a single mental image. Ocular and other reflexes yoke eye movements together. Unique to higher primates and man.
Term
Child’s Eye  Adult’s Eye
Pseudostrabismus  True Strabismus
Eye Exercises Do Not Work
Definition
Term
Normal 4 month old vision:
Definition
20/800
Term
Normal 6 month old vision:
Definition
20/200
Term
Normal 1 yr old vision:
Definition
20/80
Term
Normal vision of 2 year olds:
Definition
20/40
Term
What age range does vision reach 20/30-20/20:
Definition
3-6 years
Term
Amblyopia aka __ __. There is __ __ vision in one eye which has no obvious cause of __. This is usually __ with appropriate tmt.
Definition
- lazy eye
- unilateral decreased
- abnormality
- reversible
Term
Amblyopia can be reveresed if treated prior to ages:
Definition
5-6 y/o
Term
Recent studies… 5% of population. An estimated 8 million to 12 million Americans have an amblyopic eye. Infants and children do not outgrow amblyopia or strabismus!
Definition
Term
Causes of Amblyopia:
Definition
1. Strabismus (misalignment of eyes)
2. Refractive errors (glasses) (anisometropia or high hyperopia (far sightedness)
3. Visual deprivation (catarcts, ptosis-drooping lid)
Term
Tmt and Prevention of Amblyopia:
Definition
Early Detection is the Key!
Eye Exam by Ophthalmologist (birth to 3 years)
Glasses if indicated
Patching
Surgery if needed
Prevent recurrence via close follow-up
Term
Which eye do you patch to fix amblyopia:
Definition
the good eye
Term
Esotropia:
Definition
eye turning inward
Term
Goals of amblyopia therapy:
Definition
Regain equal vision in both eyes
Binocular vision
Correct associated ocular problems
Prevent Recurrence
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