Eye Issues
Absent red reflex
Amblyopia
Conjunctivitis
Normal vision development
Periorbital / orbital cellulitis
Strabismus
Visual changes
Amblyopia
Conjunctivitis
Normal vision development
Periorbital / orbital cellulitis
Strabismus
Visual changes
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the eye and related structures
- Describe normal visual development
- Describe the pathophysiology and risk factors of common diseases affecting the eye and related structures
- Demonstrate assessment of extraocular movements and identify the corresponding cranial nerves
- List and classify the pathogens causing infections of the eye and related structures
- Describe the basic principles of pharmacology used in the management of common eye infections
Overview & Foundational Knowledge
| Hauser, A. and Fogarasi, S. Periorbital and orbital cellulitis. Pediatrics in Review 2010; 31(6): 242-249.
https://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/content/31/6/242 Very good overview of periorbital and orbital cellulitis. Excellent pictures. There is a correction to the post-article questions (question 14, correct answer is C). Please note: for MRSA, antibiotics choices should be adapted as antibiotic resistance patterns vary by region. |
| Richards A and Guzman-Cottrrill JA. Conjunctivitis. Pediatrics in Review 2010; 31(5): 196-208.
https://europepmc.org/article/med/20435711 Overview of conjunctivitis. Many good pictures. |
| Red Reflex Examination in Neonates, Infants, and Children. Pediatrics 2008; 122 (6): 1401-1404
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/122/6/1401.full.pdf Abnormal exam: absent red reflex. Statement from AAP Section on Ophthalmology and other associations. |
Clinical Resources
| Abnormal Red Reflex (Chapter 19)
http://www.mhprofessional.com/downloads/products/0071633804/luederch19.pdf Good images. Original textbook source unknown. |
