Fifteen-minute consultation—the child with a developmental disability: is there an ocular or visual abnormality?. Issue 6 (30th June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Salt, Alison; Sargent, Jenefer
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 102:Issue 6(2017)
• Page Start: 304
• Page End: 309
• Publication Date: 2017-06-30
• Subjects: Neurodisability -- Visual disorder -- Ocular disorder -- Vision impairment; Pediatrics -- Practice -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2016-311252
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-0585

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: To present a structured approach for an outpatient consultation for a child with developmental disability who may have an ocular or visual disorder. Method: Review of relevant literature and description of the approach to ocular and visual assessment which could be used by any paediatrician. Conclusion: A systematic approach to history, observation and examination of a child with a developmental disability will assist in identifying a possible visual problem. A structured referral letter will ensure that the child will receive the most appropriate assessment to clarify the problem and appropriate management in the eye clinic.