WAVE24 On Demand: Common Eye Problems in Kids - Dr SooJin Nam
Available from: 3/04/2024 (AEDT)
Access Here: https://wave.arinex.one/talks/day-2-2-take-another-look-at-common-eye-problems-in-kids-you-won-t-want-to-miss-mcqs
Provider: Optometry WA
Contact: OWA Office, [E] admin@optometrywa.org.au, [P] (08) 9321 2300
Activity Outline
Dr SooJin Nam presents on Take Another Look at Common Eye Problems in Kids You Won't Want to Miss!
Duration: 30 minutes
Synopsis: A paediatric eye test can be challenging at times. Don’t overlook common eye problems in children that could be potential red flags. Signs and symptoms like frequent blinking, eye rubbing, unusual head tilt, headaches, dilated pupils, double vision, binocular vision dysfunction, reduced visual acuity may require a second look! Things may not always be what they seem and a good history can help guide your diagnostic tests to make the most of the time you have with a child. Then practical considerations for next steps including referral to tertiary care.
Learning Objectives
- Review the common eye problems often present in an optometry exam
- Learn the red flags that warrant further diagnostic tests and referral to tertiary care
Max CPD hours awarded: 0.75
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Take Another Look at Common Eye Problems in Kids You Won't Want to Miss! |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |