Eye Examination in Infancy Childhood: A Genetic Background

Examination of the eye should be a routine part of periodic pediatric assessment beginning in the neonatal period. Besides its. role in early prediction of systemic developmental disorders, screening in schools and community programs can also be effective in detecting visual problems early. Preliminaryexamination can be performed by the pediatrician, if a significant ocular abnormality or vision defect isnoted; referral to an ophthalmologist becomes necessary. Every part of the eye must be inspected. A slit lamp examination as well as fundoscopy may be required to visualize anterior and posterior chamber structures (1).