Examining Children

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  This film covers key points about examining children of all ages and how to adapt your routine. Expert optometrists Lynne Weddell and Paul Adler offer advice on communication, expected findings and management of common paediatric conditions.

  Last published: October 2006
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  Learning objectives

  • 1.1.1 To improve your understanding of appropriate communication techniques to assist in the effective examination of children.
  • 2.3.2 To understand your professional and legal responsibilities and issues of consent when examining children.
  • 7.1.3 To improve your understanding of a range of techniques and strategies that can be employed when assessing the visual function in children.
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  Examining Children (~17 mins)
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  More information

  • Examining Children Booklet File
  • College of Optometrists Guidance for Professional Practice - Examining younger children URL
  • DOCET would like to thank:

    Contributing Optometrists:

    Paul Adler, Lynne Weddell, Niall O'Kane

    Patients taking part:

    Angela Gulati and Kishor, Charlene Walker and Thomas, Nathalie Dumont-Dessureault and Eliane, Jatinder Gill and Sarjun, Urszula Cavalier and Amie, Lorraine Everest and Isaac.

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