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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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Overuse Injuries
Meconium Aspiration & Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
Sickle Cell Disease
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Febrile infants < 60 days of age
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