Pediatric Dispensing

Question 1

During the 7th week of embryology, the choroidal fissure that surrounds the hyaloid artery fuses together. Failure to sufficiently fuse may result in an ocular condition known as what?

Answer 1

Coloboma

Question 2

A condition whereby there is no ocular tissue developed during embryology is known as what?

Answer 2

Anophthalmia

Question 3

A muscle imbalance that may cause diplopia is called what?

Answer 3

Strabismus

Question 4

If strabismus (a muscle imbalance that may cause diplopia) is left untreated, it may result in what condition?

Answer 4

Amblyopia

Question 5

True or false: The eye is an incredible organ and is fully developed at birth.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

True or false: It is commonplace for an infant to exhibit crossed eyes up until the age of 12 months and should be of no concern.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

According to the Vision Council, _______ of children kindergarten - 6th grade have vision deficiencies

Answer 7

25%

Question 8

According to the Vision Council, _______ of learning is accomplished through vision during the first 12 years of a child’s life.

Answer 8

80%

Question 9

Some “red flags” that a child may have vision deficiencies include what?
a.) Premature birth
b.) Developmental delays
c.) Family history of “lazy eye”
d.) a disease that affects the whole body (such as diabetes, sickle cell, or HIV)
e.) All of the above

Answer 9

e.) All of the above

Question 10

True or False: It is common and shows that a child is cute if they tilt their head to one side.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

True or False: There has been found to be NO connection between eye teaming problems and attention deficit disorders.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

______ of a person’s lifetime exposure to UV occurs by the age of 20.

Answer 12

80%

Question 13

True or false: One of the best ways to build up a pediatric practice is to remember that the parents/guardians pay the bills and marketing should reach them primarily.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

True or false: Posters and POP in a pediatric practice/area should be at a kid’s level.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Eyewear that should be recommended for children includes all of the following except:
a.) sports/protective eyewear
b.) sun eyewear
c.) brands that they enjoy
d.) crown glass, since it is less likely to scratch

Answer 15

d.) crown glass, since it is less likely to scratch