5 Key Takeaways
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Primary care optometrists should actively seek pediatric patients due to common ocular conditions like myopia and strabismus.
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Effective diagnosis and management of pediatric patients can significantly improve their lives and lead to additional referrals.
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Specific action steps and tricks can alleviate optometrists' anxiety when examining infants, toddlers, and elementary school children.
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Using appropriate visual acuity cards and toys can help maintain the attention of young patients during eye exams.
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Retinoscopy and autorefractors are essential tools for assessing refractive error in infants, toddlers, and elementary school children.
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