Take the AOA InfantSEE Quiz
by Dana Taylor

As I am returning from the AOA InfantSEE Summit meeting, I feel inspired to communicate to all MOA members the benefits of this program. Some of you may already be asking yourselves, “Why do I want to sign up to provide a no cost eye examination on an infant?” Well, I’ll give you a quiz to improve your understanding about the program and remove any hesitancy you may have about becoming an InfantSEE provider. (Answers are at the bottom of the page)

1.) InfantSEE program is the following:
a. A no cost public health program developed to provide professional eye care for infants nationwide
b. Cosponsored by AOA and J & J
c. The largest public health initiative ever undertaken by the AOA
d. All of the above

2.) Why is it important for infants to have an eye exam?
a. Amblyopia is the most common cause of visual impairment in children
(1/30 children are diagnosed with amblyopia)
b. 50% of what we need to know in life is learned the first year of life
c. It is fun to play with babies!
d. All of the above

3.) Pediatricians are the primary care physicians for infants. Why shouldn’t we depend on them for a vision assessment?
a. They are only taught to look for the red reflex and alignment of an infant’s eyes
b. Of children aged 3-5, only 66% received a vision screening by their pediatrician
c. Optometry is the only profession set up to provide primary eye care for infants
d. Pediatric guidelines for determining infant acuity at 6 months consists of
asking the mother if her child can recognize her
e. All of the above

4.) How has InfantSEE helped children so far?
a. Over 50,000 infants have been served by the program
b. OD’s found 1/14 needed some form of follow up care
c. Significant eye diseases have been detected such as retinoblastoma and congenital glaucoma
d. All of the above

5.) Why do I want to sign up for the program and be held liable for missing something?
a. Retinoblastoma begins at the posterior pole of the eye and it is very
UNLIKELY it won’t be detected by a dilated exam of the retina (The
incidence of retinoblastoma is only 1/20,000)
b. We can actually save a child’s life and/or improve their overall development if we detect vision problems early
c. The OD who “picked up” the retinoblastoma in an infant was examining his very first baby in the InfantSEE program
d. I don’t want to be part of Optometry’s largest public health initiative
e. Answers a, b, and c

6.) How do I get the word out to the public about InfantSEE?
a. Talk to your current patients (especially expectant mothers)
b. Place brochures and posters around your office
c. Give brochures to various organizations such as Lions Clubs, Lamaze, La Leche, Pediatricians, Day Care Centers, etc…
d. Educate your staff about the program
e. All of the above

We hope to offer a “hands on” CE program geared at infant evaluation. In the mean time, let your patients know you are available to examine their babies. You can even say the following, “Do you know what our gift to your baby is? A no cost evaluation for your baby’s eyes!” What parent would turn down a chance to help their child?

Answers: 1)d 2)d 3)e 4)d 5)e 6)e

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