Open AccessEvidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Periodic Eye Exam in Children Aged 0 to 5 Years in Canada
Author(s) -
Walter Delpero,
Barbara Robinson,
Rhona Lahey
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
canadian journal of optometry/cjo. canadian journal of optometry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2562-1505
pISSN - 0834-2245
DOI - 10.15353/cjo.v81i4.1557
Subject(s) - referral , strabismus , medicine , scope of practice , primary care , optometry , scope (computer science) , pediatrics , eye care , family medicine , health care , ophthalmology , computer science , economics , programming language , economic growth
Vision screening performed by primary healthcare providers during routine well-baby/child visits and scheduled vaccinations is an essential part of the detection of ocular disease. However, this early detection potential is limited and a full oculovisual assessment is also recommended prior to the child entering the school system. If amblyopia, strabismus or other eye pathology is detected or suspected that is beyond the scope of the eye care professional examining the patient, a referral to the appropriate specialist can be made, allowing treatment to be initiated in a timely fashion.