5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Dr. Susan Cotter emphasized the importance of diagnostic vigilance in pediatric eye care during her lecture at the 2025 Optometric Management Symposium.

• 2

  Amblyopia is defined by reduced visual acuity in a healthy eye and the presence of an amblyogenic factor during a sensitive period.

• 3

  Unexplained unilateral vision loss requires careful diagnostic techniques like cycloplegic refraction and visuoscopy to detect microtropia.

• 4

  Nearly half of abnormal blinking cases in children may indicate tic disorders, necessitating multidisciplinary management to prevent misdiagnosis.

• 5

  Optometrists must differentiate between ocular and neurologic causes of visual complaints to ensure optimal outcomes for pediatric patients.