COMPREHENSIVE PEDIATRIC EYE AND VISION EXAMINATION RESOURCE FOR PEDIATRICIANS The American Optometric Association (AOA) convened an 1. AN EPIDEMIC OF expert panel in 2017 to develop an evidence-based guideline UNDIAGNOSED EYE AND VISION that recommends annual comprehensive eye exams for PROBLEMS children. This guideline is intended to help ensure all children’s health care providers have the latest, scientifically 2. SEEING A SOLUTION based information to provide the best care for their young patients. 3. COMPREHENSIVE PEDIATRIC EYE EXAMS ARE ESSENTIAL This guideline shows which tests and interventions are proven to optimize a child’s eye care and the frequency with 4. EVIDENCE-BASED STEPS FOR which children should receive a comprehensive eye exam to PROTECTING PEDIATRIC ensure their visual health. PATIENT’S EYES . 5. CONCLUSION
COMPREHENSIVE PEDIATRIC EYE AND VISION EXAMINATION RESOURCE FOR PEDIATRICIANS The American Optometric Association (AOA) convened an expert panel in 2017 to develop an evidence-based guideline that recommends annual comprehensive eye exams for children. This guideline is intended to help ensure all children’s health care providers have the latest, scientifically based information to provide the best care for their young patients. This guideline shows which tests and interventions are proven to optimize a child’s eye care and the frequency with which children should receive a comprehensive eye exam to ensure their visual health. . 1. AN EPIDEMIC OF UNDIAGNOSED EYE AND VISION PROBLEMS 2. SEEING A SOLUTION 3. COMPREHENSIVE PEDIATRIC EYE EXAMS ARE ESSENTIAL 4. EVIDENCE-BASED STEPS FOR PROTECTING PEDIATRIC PATIENT’S EYES 5. CONCLUSION
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