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Pediatric Ophthalmology Glossary

100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

ametropia

Intermediate Technical IVT

Any refractive error of the eye where light fails to focus properly on the retina.

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visual evoked potential

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An electrophysiological test measuring cortical responses to visual stimuli, used to assess visual pathway function in n...

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visual field defect pediatric

Advanced Technical IVT

Areas of reduced or absent vision within the visual field, requiring specialized testing approaches in children.

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Worth 4-dot test

Intermediate Technical IVT

Binocular vision assessment using colored filters and lights to evaluate suppression, fusion, and diplopia in children.

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YAG capsulotomy

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A laser procedure to treat posterior capsular opacification that can develop after pediatric cataract surgery with IOL i...

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