Red reflex examination in neonates, infants, and children.

Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)

Red reflex testing is an essential component of the neonatal, infant, and child physical examination. This statement, which is a revision of the previous policy statement published in 2002, describes the rationale for testing, the technique used to perform this examination, and the indications for referral to an ophthalmologist experienced in the examination of children.

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Duke Authors

Buckley, Edward George

Cited Authors

American Academy of Pediatrics, ; Section on Ophthalmology, ; American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus, ; American Academy of Ophthalmology, ; American Association of Certified Orthoptists,

Published Date

December 2008

Published In

Pediatrics

Volume / Issue

122 / 6

Start / End Page

1401 - 1404

PubMed ID

19047263

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1098-4275

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1542/peds.2008-2624

Language

eng

Conference Location

United States