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Written By: John Fuda
2007-06-02 14:36:52
retinoscope is used to shine a beam of light into the eye. Movement of the light gives a characteristic reflection in the pupil indicating hyperopia, myopiaor astigmatism. Lenses of varying power are placed in front of the eye until the refractive (focusing) error is cancelled out. In young children it is necessary to dilate the pupil and relax the focusing muscle with eye drops to get an accurate test. The eye drops make the child a little light-sensitive and blur the vision for several hours. The drops take 40 minutes to work fully.
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Written By: John Fuda
2007-06-02 14:39:41
glasses. They should not make a big fuss about them but they must encourage the child to believe that the glasses suit him/her. If your child is an infant or toddler, distract him/her after you have put on the glasses. If your child removes them then replace them immediately. If the child removes them again, then put them aside for a short time and then try again. You must be patient but persistent in having the child wear the glasses.Discuss this article on the forums. (0 posts)
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Written By: John Fuda
2007-06-04 02:28:25
Goggles and face protection can prevent injuries in sports like baseball, basketball, racket sports, and hockey. It is more difficult to protect against injuries in boxing, though thumbless gloves help.
People who must rely on only one good eye should wear polycarbonate safety
glasses all the time and should wear safety goggles for sports and other dangerous activities. Choose frames and lenses that meet the American National Standards Institute standard for safety (Z87.1).Appropriate adult supervision is key in preventing all eye injuries. Children should never be allowed to play with fireworks or BB guns. Sharp and fast-moving objects, such as darts, arrows, scissors, knives, and even pencils or pens can be dangerous. Special care should be taken when working around lawn mowers, which can throw rocks and debris, and when banging two pieces of metal together, which can dislodge small shards of metal. Chemicals such as toilet cleaners and drain openers are especially hazardous.
A primary care physician or an emergency room can treat minor injuries, such as a foreign body or an abrasion (scratch) on the
cornea. Any foreign material must be removed from the eye. An antibiotic drop or ointment may be applied, perhaps with an eye patch for comfort.More serious injuries, like blood inside the eye (
hyphema), a laceration (cut), or rupture of the eye, require examination by an ophthalmologist. Both surgery and hospitalization may be necessary.Chemicals that burn should be rinsed from the eye immediately. The ultimate outcome depends on the severity of the injury, which cannot always be identified in the initial examination.
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http://www.eyecaretyler.com/pediatrics.htm
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Written By: John Fuda
2005-11-10 07:19:58
How can I tell if there's a problem with my baby's vision?
By the BabyCenter editorial staff, from: http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/baby/babyills/babyeyes/1439840.html
It takes your baby's eyes some time to adjust to the world, so at first they might not always look or function the way you expect. It's perfectly normal for your infant's eyes to be occasionally misaligned (crossed), for example, or for him not to be able to see much past your face when you're holding him. Still, certain signs could indicate a problem.
Talk with your baby's doctor if you notice any of the following:
? Your baby's eyes turn way in or out, and stay that way.
? His eyes don't move normally: One moves and the other doesn't, for example, or one looks different from the other when moving.
? Lights, mobiles, and other distractions don't catch your baby's attention once he passes his 1-month birthday.
Once your baby is 3 months old, also talk with his doctor if you notice any of the following:
? Your baby can't follow a toy moved from side to side in front of him.
? His eyes seem to jump or wiggle back and forth.
? He has a persistent, unusual spot in his eyes in photos taken with a flash. Instead of the common "red eye," for example, there's a white spot.
? He seems to consistently tilt his head when he looks at things.
Your baby's doctor can help you determine whether you should be concerned. She may examine your child's eyes, screen his vision, and/or refer you to a medical eye specialist (ophthalmologist).
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Written By: John Fuda
2005-11-10 07:07:43
By Glen Steele, optometrist, from: http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/expert/preschooler/phealth/pvision/70165.html
How can I tell whether my child needs glasses?
Answer: You can look for a couple of signs. Does your child move up close to see things? Does he have an eye that turns in toward his nose or out toward his ear? If so, he may need glasses. (Occasionally these are signs of a problem that requires Vision Therapy or corrective surgery.) Also, a child who needs glasses may not respond to visual stimuli in normal ways. For example, he may not look up when someone enters a room, or he may fail to focus on the pages of a book while you're reading to him. When children do need glasses, they're more likely to be farsighted than nearsighted, but vision problems are rare at this age. If your child rubs his eyes a lot, it's more likely to be because of allergies than a vision problem. If you're concerned about your child's vision, make an appointment with an optometrist. Some private practices are particularly geared to working with children. Also, optometry clinics at colleges of optometry have doctors who specialize in children's vision.
Glen Steele O.D., is a clinical professor and chief of the pediatric and vision therapy service at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. In his private practice he primarily treats infants and young children. He is a past president of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and the current president of the Optometric Extension Program Foundation, as well as a member of the pediatric and binocular vision committee of the American Optometric Association. Dr. Steele was selected as Tennessee's Optometrist of the Year in 1999 and was selected one of Optometric Management's Top Ten Optometrists of the Decade in 1999. He is the chair of Operation Bright Start in Tennessee, a program to emphasize the need for eye and vision care in infants.
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