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How to Test Your Child's Attention
The attention span of a toddler is shorter even than the attention span of an emerge doc, so one toy might not hold their attention for long. This is where you bring out your secret weapon - the smartphone. Best to use one belonging to the parents if possible because the moment the kids get their hands on that phone it is going in their mouth. You can also use an ultrasound to look at eye function, specifically pupillary response and extracular movements. If all else fails and you're really concerned, need to use sedation to get a thorough eye exam.
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