OPTOM 442 - Paediatric Optometry Exam
Questions And Answers
What age is paediatric vision testing? - - -
correct answer ✅Under 7 years old.
What are the aims of paediatric vision testing? - - -
correct answer ✅-Detect (and treat) amblyogenic risk factors.
-Detect (and manage) ocular pathology.
-Detect (and manage) visual pathway pathology.
-Correct significant refractive error.
-Identify other conditions that may effect vision and learning such
as BV conditions.
How long does an amblyopic child remain under hospital care? - - -
correct answer ✅Until vision equalises or until they are 7 years of
age.
Who provides amblyopia vision care? - - -
correct answer ✅-Orthoptists.
-Optometrists.
-Ophthalmologists.
,OPTOM 442 - Paediatric Optometry Exam
Questions And Answers
What to test in paediatric testing? - - -
correct answer ✅-History
-VA
-Cover test (distance/near)
-Ocular motility (must check at each visit)
-Pupils
-NPC
-Stereo
-Vergence reserves using 20BO
-Refraction (cycloplegic)
-Ocular health
What test are not routinely done in paediatrics? - - -
correct answer ✅-Colour vision.
-Near vision.
-Visual fields.
-Subjective refraction.
-IOP.
-Ocular imaging.
-Accommodation.
,OPTOM 442 - Paediatric Optometry Exam
Questions And Answers
What factors should you consider when adapting an eye exam for
paediatrics? - - -
correct answer ✅-Speed.
-Test order.
-Environment.
-Equipment.
-Language.
A team approach.
-Follow up.
What to ask in paediatric history? - - -
correct answer ✅-Chief compliant.
-Family ocular history.
-General health history.
-Birth history.
-Major milestones.
-Child ocular history.
, OPTOM 442 - Paediatric Optometry Exam
Questions And Answers
What to ask in family history. - - -
correct answer ✅Ocular defects
-Blindness
-Strabismus
-Amblyopia
-Nystagmus
-Refractive error
-Congenital or acquired eye disorders
What to ask in general health history. - - -
correct answer ✅-Congenital defects or syndromes.
-Paediatric conditions.
-Medications.
-Allergies.
-Speech/communication and hearing.
-Allergies.
-Concerns about learning or development?
Questions And Answers
What age is paediatric vision testing? - - -
correct answer ✅Under 7 years old.
What are the aims of paediatric vision testing? - - -
correct answer ✅-Detect (and treat) amblyogenic risk factors.
-Detect (and manage) ocular pathology.
-Detect (and manage) visual pathway pathology.
-Correct significant refractive error.
-Identify other conditions that may effect vision and learning such
as BV conditions.
How long does an amblyopic child remain under hospital care? - - -
correct answer ✅Until vision equalises or until they are 7 years of
age.
Who provides amblyopia vision care? - - -
correct answer ✅-Orthoptists.
-Optometrists.
-Ophthalmologists.
,OPTOM 442 - Paediatric Optometry Exam
Questions And Answers
What to test in paediatric testing? - - -
correct answer ✅-History
-VA
-Cover test (distance/near)
-Ocular motility (must check at each visit)
-Pupils
-NPC
-Stereo
-Vergence reserves using 20BO
-Refraction (cycloplegic)
-Ocular health
What test are not routinely done in paediatrics? - - -
correct answer ✅-Colour vision.
-Near vision.
-Visual fields.
-Subjective refraction.
-IOP.
-Ocular imaging.
-Accommodation.
,OPTOM 442 - Paediatric Optometry Exam
Questions And Answers
What factors should you consider when adapting an eye exam for
paediatrics? - - -
correct answer ✅-Speed.
-Test order.
-Environment.
-Equipment.
-Language.
A team approach.
-Follow up.
What to ask in paediatric history? - - -
correct answer ✅-Chief compliant.
-Family ocular history.
-General health history.
-Birth history.
-Major milestones.
-Child ocular history.
, OPTOM 442 - Paediatric Optometry Exam
Questions And Answers
What to ask in family history. - - -
correct answer ✅Ocular defects
-Blindness
-Strabismus
-Amblyopia
-Nystagmus
-Refractive error
-Congenital or acquired eye disorders
What to ask in general health history. - - -
correct answer ✅-Congenital defects or syndromes.
-Paediatric conditions.
-Medications.
-Allergies.
-Speech/communication and hearing.
-Allergies.
-Concerns about learning or development?
