Did you know that the leading cause of monocular vision loss for people of all ages can only be prevented by intervening in early childhood? Amblyopia, or decreased vision from lack of visual stimulation, affects about 3-5% of children and can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated by the age of 8. Dr. Stephanie Goei, a pediatric ophthalmologist, joins medical students Lindsay Berman and Joanne Thomas to discuss detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of amblyopia in infancy and early childhood. Specifically, they will cover how to:
Special thanks to Dr. Rebecca Yang for peer reviewing this episode.
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References:
Breastfeeding
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Congenital Hypothyroidism
Childhood Obesity
E-cigarettes
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
One Pill Can Kill
IV Fluid Update
Kawasaki Disease
Bronchiolitis
Jude's Story & 22q11 Deletion Syndrome
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Sleep Disorders in Children (Part 2)
Sleep Disorders in Children (Part 1)
Sports-Related Concussions
Respiratory Failure
Abdominal Pain
Teaching in the Healthcare Setting
Sepsis
Constipation
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