Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Emergency Department

Kimball A. Prentiss; David H. Dorfman

doi:10.1016/j.emc.2007.11.001

Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Emergency Department

Kimball A. Prentiss
, David H. Dorfman

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	181-198
Number of pages	18
Journal	Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
Volume	26
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emc.2007.11.001
State	Published - Feb 2008
Externally published	Yes

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