Pediatric Examinations: What to Do for the Young Hyperope in your Chair

Course overview

Prescribing for hyperopia can be tricky, particularly in younger patients who have more difficulty with communication. This course reviews emmetropization in highly hyperopic infants, the prevalence of hyperopia in children under six years old, and the impact of uncorrected hyperopia on early literacy skills. Examination elements are reviewed with specific modifications recommended for the preschool pediatric population. Hyperopic prescribing considerations are placed within the context of patient cases where the rationale for prescribing or not prescribing is discussed.