Ocular Emergencies in Kids

Charting Pediatrics

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Ocular complaints in children, such as a red or painful eye, sudden vision changes, or difficulty opening one eye, may be more than a minor concern. In pediatrics, these presentations can progress rapidly, and timely recognition is critical to preventing long-term vision impairment. A focused five-minute eye examination can often distinguish between emergent, urgent and routine conditions, making early assessment and intervention essential in the primary care setting.

This episode was recorded on the exhibit floor at the 2025 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference in Denver, Colorado. Our guest is Donny Suh, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology and Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine, and Children's Hospital of Orange County.

Some highlights from this episode include:

What a pediatrician can learn in five minutes
The most common ocular injuries that pediatrician's encounter
How pediatricians can support a patient before sending to a specialist
How understanding a patient's history can help a pediatrician

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