Examining a child may be a daunting process for a comprehensive ophthalmologist.
“The last time you might have examined a child was in residence, and for some people, kids really scare them, even if you have your own,” Rupa Wong, MD, said in a presentation at the Real World Ophthalmology meeting. “Examining them in the office, especially an eye exam, can be really challenging.”
Wong gave some practical tips on how to make a pediatric examination less intimidating.
Showing a movie during an exam helps with fixation because it keeps the patient’s attention better than