Well-trained pediatric optometrists can help fill access gaps

Incorporating well-trained pediatric optometrists into pediatric ophthalmology practices has helped expand primary pediatric eye care services to children, often closing gaps in access to this often routine but nonetheless important service.
An American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus task force subcommittee has gathered information on pediatric optometry residency programs that provide additional child-specific training including routine comprehensive eye examinations for refraction, but also screening and treatment for many cases of amblyopia and non-surgical

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