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The child's eye in systemic diseases
Thao Tran1, Lawrence M Kaufman
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Section of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1855 W. Taylor, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|April 26, 2003
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Pediatric systemic diseases can cause eye problems. Primary health care providers can manage these ocular manifestations with practical guidance.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
- Systemic Diseases
Background:
- Ocular manifestations are common in pediatric systemic diseases.
- Early recognition and management are crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe ocular manifestations of pediatric systemic diseases.
- To provide practical management advice for primary health care providers.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of ocular findings in pediatric systemic diseases.
- Clinical guidelines for primary care.
Main Results:
- Common ocular signs associated with various pediatric systemic diseases.
- Management strategies for primary health care providers.
Conclusions:
- Primary health care providers play a vital role in managing ocular involvement in pediatric systemic diseases.
- Timely intervention can improve patient outcomes.
Abstract:
This article briefly describes the ocular manifestations of pediatric systemic diseases and gives practical advice regarding the management of the ocular involvement by the primary health care provider.
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