CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
MANILA

PEDIATRIC OPTOMETRY LABORATORY

PRELIMS
QUIZ #1

Name: ___________________________________________ Score: ___________________ Date: June 17, 2017

Instructions: Answer the questions on the spaces provided. No erasures. Using of pencils and
erasable pens (Frixion, etc.) are not allowed. Those caught using pencils and erasable pens will be
given a deduction of 15 points.

A. FILL IN THE BLANKS:

1. One of the goals of the comprehensive pediatric eye and vision examination is to evaluate the
refractive, binocular, and _______________________________ status of the eyes and visual system,
taking into account special vision demands and needs.
2. Another goal is to assess _____________________________ and related systemic health conditions.
3. The potential components of the comprehensive pediatric eye and vision examination have
been divided into _____________ age groups.
4. The subdivision of pediatric population is based on the ________________________________ that
occur from birth through childhood.
5. It is necessary to rely on __________________________________ procedures and to perform tests
more rapidly than with older children.
6. At about 3 years of age, children have achieved adequate receptive and expressive language
skills to begin to _____________________ for some of the traditional eye and vision tests.
7. A comprehensive pediatric eye and vision examination should include the review of the nature
and history of the presenting problem, patient and family ____________________________
___________________________, including visual, ocular general health, leisure and sports
activities, and developmental and school performance history of the child.
8. The _______________________ is an initial and ongoing component of the examination.
9. The patient history helps identify and assess problems, and it provides an opportunity to
become acquainted with the patient and/or his/her parents or caregivers, establishing a
relationship of confidence and ____________________.
10. With Preschool Children, the use of subjective tests requiring verbal interaction may need to
be ________________________.

B. TRUE OR FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if the statement is
incorrect.
______________________ 1. Appropriate test procedures need to be based on the childs developmental
age and specific capability.
______________________ 2. Children under the Infant and Toddlers age group may perform best if the
examination is late in the afternoon or before an infants nap.
______________________ 3. The Preschool Children age group include children of from ages 3 year
through 6 years of age.
______________________ 4. Examination Procedure of a pediatric patient should include measurement
of visual acuity.

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______________________ 5. Examination Procedure of a pediatric patient should not include
assessment of binocular vision, ocular motility, and accommodation.
_______________________ 6. The School-age Children group include children who are from 6 years
through 18 years of age.
_______________________ 7. Major component of Patient History should include family ocular and
medical history.
_______________________ 8. Patient History should also include time spent outdoors, on sports
activities, and on near work and screen viewing.
_______________________ 9. Medical reconciliation should not include nonprescription drugs.
_______________________ 10. Examination procedure should include evaluation of color vision.
_______________________ 11. For Preschool Children, beginning the examination with procedures that
appear more threatening may help put the child at ease.

C. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Write the letter of the corresponding answer.

A. Infants and Toddlers

B. Preschool Children
C. School-age Children

_________ 1. It is necessary to rely on objective examination procedures and to perform tests more
rapidly than with older children.
_________ 2. Most of the examination procedures used on adults apply to this age group; however
some patients, modifications should be made to improve understanding and cooperation.
_________ 3. Children have achieved adequate receptive and expressive language skills.

A. ENUMERATION:
3 Points: Give three goals of the comprehensive pediatric eye and vision examination:
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3 Points: Give the age groups, and their corresponding range of age:
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Prepared by: Dr. Deanne Sibal