Pediatric Blindness Prevention and Vision Screening Flashcards
1
Q
According to the WHO, an estimated 1.5M children worldwide are blind. Two-third of these cases are in Asia. In the Philippines, a projected 100 children lose their eyesight per week.
A
WOW. No question here. Just WOW.
2
Q
Leading causes of blindness in pediatric population in the Philippines.
A
VaMMP Vitamin A deficiency - leading cause Malnutrition Measles Premature birth
3
Q
WHO definition of blindness
A
Inability to count fingers at 3 meters
4
Q
AAP recommendation for eye exam should be done at:
A
At birth
At well-child visits
5
Q
Earliest possible age for visual acuity measurement
A
3 years old
