Infant Vision Screening (S6 Ep. 45)

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:

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