Ophthalmologic Examination of the Child

Abstract

The ophthalmologic examination of the child consists of an assessment of the physiological function, anatomic eye, and visual system status. A comprehensive eye examination of the child should include history of presenting problem, patient's and family's medical histories, estimation of fixation and measurement of visual acuity, assessment of binocular vision, Bruckner test, assessment of ocular motil-ity, Hirschberg's test, cover/uncover test, and assessment of anterior and posterior segments. The order of examination may vary depending on the child's cooperation. The record of the child's level of cooperation during the examination is of great benefit in the interpretation of the results.