TY - JOUR
T1 - Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Emergency Department
AU - Prentiss, Kimball A.
AU - Dorfman, David H.
PY - 2008/2
Y1 - 2008/2
N2 - Examining the young child who presents to the emergency department with a visual or ocular complaint can be a challenge. This article discusses basic concepts of visual and behavioral development and methods for an accurate ocular examination in young children. Topics reviewed include conjunctivitis, orbital and periorbital cellulitis, lacrimal system infections, congenital issues, misalignment, and oncology.
AB - Examining the young child who presents to the emergency department with a visual or ocular complaint can be a challenge. This article discusses basic concepts of visual and behavioral development and methods for an accurate ocular examination in young children. Topics reviewed include conjunctivitis, orbital and periorbital cellulitis, lacrimal system infections, congenital issues, misalignment, and oncology.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=38749125889&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.emc.2007.11.001
DO - 10.1016/j.emc.2007.11.001
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:38749125889
SN - 0733-8627
VL - 26
SP - 181
EP - 198
JO - Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
JF - Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
IS - 1
ER -