part 14 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a common cause of blindness in children?
A
trauma
-penetrating or non penetrating
2
Q
What should you suspect in a child of any age whose pupils do not react to light?
A
visual impairment
3
Q
What are the preventative measures for visual impairment?
A
- prenatal care/prevention of prematurity
- rubella immunizations fo all children
- safety counseling for preventing www injuries
- periodic screening of all children