Peds 7051 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Basic Ophthalmology terms PEDS 7051 Exam Review astigmatism - An irregularly shaped cornea that can cause blurred vision. Treatment: glasses if needed. blocked tear ducts - In some infants, the eyes overflow with tears and collect mucus. Treatment: 1) gentle massage of the tear duct. 2) surgery if unsuccessful. Cataract - A clouding of the lens. Treatment: Most must be surgically removed. Cataracts in infants and children are rare and usually unrelated to adult cataracts. Ptosis - ...

Basic Ophthalmology terms PEDS 7051 Exam Review astigmatism - An irregularly shaped cornea that can cause blurred vision. Treatment: glasses if needed. blocked tear ducts - In some infants, the eyes overflow with tears and collect mucus. Treatment: 1) gentle massage of the tear duct. 2) surgery if unsuccessful. Cataract - A clouding of the lens. Treatment: Most must be surgically removed. Cataracts in infants and children are rare and usually unrelated to adult cataracts. Ptosis - ...

Basic Ophthalmology terms PEDS 7051 Exam Review astigmatism - An irregularly shaped cornea that can cause blurred vision. Treatment: glasses if needed. blocked tear ducts - In some infants, the eyes overflow with tears and collect mucus. Treatment: 1) gentle massage of the tear duct. 2) surgery if unsuccessful. Cataract - A clouding of the lens. Treatment: Most must be surgically removed. Cataracts in infants and children are rare and usually unrelated to adult cataracts. Ptosis - ...