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What is the focus of Pediatric Optometry?
What is the focus of Pediatric Optometry?
Which category does the age group 3-5 years fall under in the pediatric population?
Which category does the age group 3-5 years fall under in the pediatric population?
What is the specialty of Orthoptics?
What is the specialty of Orthoptics?
What is the primary concern of Behavioral Optometry?
What is the primary concern of Behavioral Optometry?
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What age range does the specialty of Pediatrics cover?
What age range does the specialty of Pediatrics cover?
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What is the main focus of a Pediatric Optometrist's examination?
What is the main focus of a Pediatric Optometrist's examination?
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At what age does the embryological development of the lens begin?
At what age does the embryological development of the lens begin?
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What is the average length of boys at the age of 1 month?
What is the average length of boys at the age of 1 month?
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What do newborn babies spend about 16 hours a day doing?
What do newborn babies spend about 16 hours a day doing?
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What type of reflexes are much of a newborn's movements and activity?
What type of reflexes are much of a newborn's movements and activity?
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Why do infants need reflexes according to the text?
Why do infants need reflexes according to the text?
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What happens as the nervous system begins to mature?
What happens as the nervous system begins to mature?
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When does the development of a child's vision typically happen according to the text?
When does the development of a child's vision typically happen according to the text?
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What is the importance of considering the journey of pregnancy of the mother according to the text?
What is the importance of considering the journey of pregnancy of the mother according to the text?
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What are deeply rooted anxieties and fears, prone to obsessive compulsive disorders, and difficulty integrating moro r considered as according to the text?
What are deeply rooted anxieties and fears, prone to obsessive compulsive disorders, and difficulty integrating moro r considered as according to the text?
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When does the onset of development for the cornea occur?
When does the onset of development for the cornea occur?
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Study Notes
Pediatric Optometry
- Focuses on the visual development and eye health of infants and children
Pediatric Population
- Age group 3-5 years falls under the category of preschool children
Orthoptics
- Specialty dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of eye movement disorders and vision therapy
Behavioral Optometry
- Primary concern is on the relationship between vision and overall behavior and performance
Pediatrics
- Covers the age range from birth to 18 years old
Pediatric Optometrist's Examination
- Main focus is on assessing visual development and detecting any anomalies or disorders in infants and children
Embryological Development
- Development of the lens begins at around 3-4 weeks of embryological development
Infant Development
- Average length of boys at 1 month old is around 20-22 inches
- Newborn babies spend about 16 hours a day sleeping
- Much of a newborn's movements and activity are driven by reflexes
- Infants need reflexes to respond to their environment and promote survival
- As the nervous system matures, reflexes gradually disappear
Vision Development
- Development of a child's vision typically happens from birth to 5-6 months of age
Pregnancy and Child Development
- Considering the journey of the mother's pregnancy is important for understanding a child's development
- Difficulties during pregnancy can impact a child's vision and overall development
Child Developmental Disorders
- Deeply rooted anxieties and fears, prone to obsessive compulsive disorders, and difficulty integrating Moro reflex are considered indicative of developmental delays
Cornea Development
- Onset of cornea development occurs around 3-4 weeks of embryological development
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Test your knowledge of the specialty of medical science focused on the health of children from birth to young adulthood, dealing with biological, social, and environmental influences, as well as the impact of disease and dysfunction on development. This quiz also covers the subspecialty of optometry concerned with eye diseases, visual development, and care in children.
