Unit 4 – Pediatric Optometry | 5th Semester Bachelor of Optometry

Topic 1: Refractive Examination in Pediatric Patients

A refractive examination is essential in pediatric optometry to detect and correct visual impairments such as myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, and anisometropia. Accurate refractive assessment in children is vital for preventing amblyopia, improving visual function, and supporting overall development, especially in the critical period of visual maturation.

1. Importance of Refractive Examination in Children

Children rarely complain of poor vision, so it is crucial for optometrists to proactively assess refractive status. Untreated refractive errors can lead to:

Amblyopia (lazy eye)
Strabismus (eye misalignment)
Reading and learning difficulties
Delayed motor and cognitive development

Early detection and correction help prevent long-term visual dysfunction and academic setbacks.

2. Challenges in Pediatric Refraction

Limited cooperation and attention span
Inability to articulate visual symptoms
High accommodative tone in younger children
Rapidly changing refractive status in early years

To overcome these challenges, optometrists must employ objective and age-appropriate techniques and tools.

3. Steps in Pediatric Refractive Examination

a. Case History

Chief visual complaints, if any (e.g., blurry vision, squinting, eye rubbing, poor school performance)
History of previous spectacle use
Family history of refractive error, amblyopia, or strabismus
Birth and developmental history

b. Preliminary Tests

These help assess the overall ocular health and readiness for refraction:

Visual acuity (age-appropriate charts like Lea Symbols, HOTV, Tumbling E)
Cover test (to assess eye alignment)
Pupil reaction and near point of accommodation (NPA)
Ocular motility and fixation behavior

4. Objective Refraction Techniques

a. Retinoscopy

Retinoscopy is the gold standard for pediatric objective refraction. It helps assess refractive error without requiring patient feedback.

Performed in a dim room with child fixating on a distant target
Dynamic retinoscopy used for assessing accommodation
Streak or spot retinoscope can be used based on the examiner’s preference

b. Autorefraction

Autorefractors offer quick and reliable results but must be validated with retinoscopy. Handheld autorefractors (e.g., PlusOptix, Retinomax) are useful for uncooperative children.

c. Photorefraction

Non-invasive technique using infrared photography to detect refractive errors and media opacities. Used in school screenings and infants.

5. Cycloplegic Refraction

Cycloplegic refraction is essential in pediatric patients due to strong accommodation that can mask hyperopia and lead to underestimation.

Indications:

First-time eye exam
Suspected hyperopia, pseudomyopia, or esotropia
Children under 6 years of age
Unexplained poor vision or suspected amblyopia

Common Cycloplegic Agents:

Drug	Dosage	Onset	Duration	Remarks
Cyclopentolate 1%	1 drop x 2 (5 mins apart)	30 minutes	6–24 hours	Standard for most children
Atropine 1%	Twice daily for 3 days	Several hours	7–10 days	Used in strong accommodation or esotropia cases
Tropicamide 0.5%–1%	1–2 drops	20–30 minutes	4–6 hours	Mild cycloplegic, not ideal alone for children

Parents should be informed about transient blurred near vision and light sensitivity following cycloplegia.

6. Subjective Refraction (Age-dependent)

Children above 7 years may be able to participate in subjective refraction using Snellen or LogMAR charts.

Refine spherical and cylindrical power using bracketing and Jackson’s cross-cylinder
Binocular balancing if both eyes can participate
Near testing with appropriate add if needed

7. Final Prescription Considerations

Age-Appropriate Prescribing Guidelines:

Infants: Often under-correct unless amblyopia or strabismus is present
Toddlers: Prescribe if refractive error affects development or eye alignment
School-age: Full correction in most cases, especially for myopia and significant astigmatism

General Prescribing Thresholds:

Hyperopia: > +3.50 D in infants, > +2.50 D in toddlers if symptomatic or with esotropia
Myopia: > -0.50 D with symptoms or in school-age children
Astigmatism: > 1.00 D in any age group if persistent
Anisometropia: > 1.00 D difference warrants correction to avoid amblyopia

8. Special Populations

a. Children with Developmental Delays

Use simplified tests and visual behavior cues
Photorefraction and cycloplegic retinoscopy are preferred

b. Premature Infants

Higher risk for refractive error, particularly myopia
Regular follow-up is essential due to association with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

9. Role of the Optometrist

The optometrist plays a key role in:

Choosing appropriate testing methods based on child’s age and behavior
Communicating with parents about findings and need for correction
Ensuring compliance and follow-up
Monitoring changes in refractive status as the child grows

10. Parent Counseling and Spectacle Use

Explain the importance of early correction in preventing vision loss
Reassure parents about spectacle use and eye development
Prescribe child-friendly, durable, and adjustable frames
Use elastic headbands for infants or toddlers if needed

Conclusion

A thorough refractive examination is the cornerstone of pediatric vision care. With careful observation, age-appropriate techniques, and proper use of cycloplegia, optometrists can diagnose and manage refractive errors effectively. Timely correction not only improves vision but also prevents amblyopia, enhances academic performance, and supports the child’s overall development.

Topic 2: Determining Binocular Status in Pediatric Patients

Binocular vision refers to the ability of both eyes to work together to form a single, three-dimensional image. In children, proper binocular development is essential for depth perception, coordination, and academic performance. Assessing binocular status helps in detecting conditions like strabismus, amblyopia, and convergence insufficiency, which, if untreated, can lead to long-term visual and functional issues.

1. Importance of Assessing Binocular Status

Determining binocular status in pediatric patients is crucial because:

Many binocular anomalies develop early and may go unnoticed
Early treatment can prevent amblyopia and learning difficulties
Binocular function influences reading, tracking, and depth perception
It guides appropriate therapy—optical, orthoptic, or surgical

2. Components of Binocular Vision

Simultaneous perception: Ability to perceive images from both eyes at the same time
Fusion: Brain’s ability to merge two slightly different images into one
Stereopsis: Depth perception resulting from the slight difference in image position between both eyes

3. History and Behavioral Clues

Children may not verbalize binocular problems, but parents and teachers may notice:

Eye misalignment (squint)
Head tilting or turning
Closing or covering one eye while reading
Frequent eye rubbing or blinking
Complaints of double vision, eye strain, or headaches
Poor sports performance or hand-eye coordination

4. Clinical Tests for Binocular Status

a. Cover Test (CT)

Performed at distance and near
Cover-uncover test: Detects tropia (manifest deviation)
Alternate cover test: Reveals phoria (latent deviation)

Document magnitude and direction (e.g., 15Δ esotropia, 5Δ exophoria).

b. Hirschberg Test (Corneal Reflex Test)

Used for young or uncooperative children. A penlight is shone at the child’s eyes; the corneal light reflex should be centered. Asymmetry suggests ocular misalignment.

c. Krimsky Test

Quantifies deviation seen in the Hirschberg test by placing prisms until the corneal reflex is centered.

d. Worth Four Dot Test

Tests for suppression and fusion. Requires red-green glasses:

4 dots seen: Normal fusion
2 or 3 dots: Suppression of one eye
5 dots: Diplopia

e. Bagolini Striated Glasses Test

Sensitive test for suppression and abnormal retinal correspondence. The child sees light streaks forming an "X" if fusion is normal. Missing or broken lines suggest suppression or diplopia.

f. Stereopsis Tests

Assess depth perception and fine binocular function:

TNO Test: Uses random dot stereograms with red-green glasses
Randot Stereo Test: Polarized test for local and global stereopsis
Lang Test: No glasses needed—ideal for toddlers
Titmus Fly Test: Large fly image for gross stereopsis

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h. Vergence Ranges

Test fusional reserves using base-in and base-out prisms. Measures ability to maintain fusion under stress.

5. Age-Appropriate Strategies

Binocular testing should be adapted to the child’s age and attention span:

Infants: Hirschberg, Krimsky, fixation preference
Toddlers: Lang test, cover test, Worth 4 Dot
Preschool: Randot, Bagolini, NPC, vergences
School-age: Full binocular workup including subjective fusion and phoria testing

6. Common Binocular Vision Disorders

a. Strabismus

Manifest misalignment (tropia)
May be congenital or acquired
Requires optical, orthoptic, or surgical treatment

b. Amblyopia

Decreased vision due to suppression
Often associated with strabismus or anisometropia
Diagnosed through fixation preference, VA testing, and stereo testing

c. Convergence Insufficiency

Inability to maintain convergence at near
Symptoms include eye strain, blurred vision, diplopia
Treated with exercises or prism correction

d. Fusional Deficits

Poor fusional reserves (BI or BO)
Lead to asthenopia and discomfort

e. Suppression

Brain ignores image from one eye to avoid diplopia
Leads to amblyopia if persistent

7. Role of the Optometrist

Optometrists are essential in detecting and managing binocular vision issues. They:

Identify subtle binocular dysfunctions before they affect development
Prescribe corrective lenses, prisms, or vision therapy
Educate parents and teachers about signs of binocular disorders
Coordinate care with ophthalmologists or pediatricians if needed

8. Management Strategies Based on Findings

Condition	Common Management
Strabismus	Glasses, occlusion therapy, surgery
Amblyopia	Refractive correction, patching, vision therapy
Convergence Insufficiency	Home-based or office-based vision therapy
Suppression	Anti-suppression therapy, prism adaptation

Conclusion

Determining binocular status is a vital part of pediatric optometry. It helps uncover hidden issues that can impact learning, coordination, and visual development. By using a combination of objective and subjective tests tailored to the child’s age, optometrists can effectively diagnose and manage binocular vision disorders, ensuring optimal visual function in growing children.

Topic 3: Determining Sensory Motor Adaptability in Pediatric Patients

Sensory motor adaptability refers to the ability of a child’s visual system to coordinate sensory input (visual perception) with motor output (eye movements and alignment). This adaptability is essential for achieving clear, comfortable, and single binocular vision, especially in dynamic tasks like reading, tracking, and focusing at different distances. Evaluating sensory motor adaptability in pediatric patients helps detect latent visual dysfunctions and guides therapy for improving visual performance.

1. Importance of Sensory Motor Adaptability

Sensory motor skills play a vital role in:

Maintaining binocular single vision
Switching focus between near and far tasks (accommodation and vergence)
Coordinating eye movements with head and body
Adapting to refractive changes or prism-induced stress

Deficits in adaptability may result in symptoms such as eyestrain, blurred vision, poor concentration, headaches, and reading difficulties—especially in school-going children.

2. Components of Sensory Motor Function

The primary components include:

Accommodation: Adjusting the lens for near/far focus
Vergence: Coordinated inward or outward turning of eyes for depth perception
Oculomotor skills: Eye movements including pursuits, saccades, and fixation
Sensory fusion: Brain’s ability to merge images from both eyes into one

3. Clinical Evaluation of Sensory Motor Adaptability

a. Accommodation Tests

i. Amplitude of Accommodation

Measured with a near target moved towards the child
Normal amplitude = 15 – (0.25 × age in years)

ii. Accommodative Facility

Assesses the speed of accommodation response using ±2.00 D flippers
Child alternates focus between plus and minus lenses
Normal values: ≥5 cycles per minute in children

iii. Relative Accommodation

Measured using lenses while maintaining single vision
Negative Relative Accommodation (NRA) tests relaxation
Positive Relative Accommodation (PRA) tests stimulation

b. Vergence Function Tests

i. Near Point of Convergence (NPC)

Measure of how close the child can maintain fusion
Normal NPC: ≤6 cm break and ≤10 cm recovery

ii. Vergence Facility

Tested using prism flippers (e.g., 12Δ BO and 3Δ BI)
Child shifts focus between base-in and base-out targets
Measures dynamic vergence adaptation

iii. Fusional Vergence Amplitudes

Tested using prism bars at near and distance
Base-out tests positive fusional vergence (convergence)
Base-in tests negative fusional vergence (divergence)

c. Sensory Fusion Tests

i. Worth 4 Dot Test

Assesses sensory fusion or suppression
Red-green glasses used; 4 dots = normal fusion

ii. Random Dot Stereopsis

Evaluates cortical fusion ability
Tests include TNO, Randot, Lang stereo tests

d. Oculomotor Skills

i. Saccades

Rapid eye movements between fixed targets
Evaluated using developmental eye movement (DEM) test

ii. Pursuits

Smooth tracking of a moving object
Tested by observing child's eyes follow a target in an "H" pattern

iii. Fixation Stability

Measured by how well the child maintains gaze on a target
Instability may indicate poor attention or ocular motor immaturity

4. Signs of Poor Sensory Motor Adaptability

Frequent blinking or rubbing eyes
Closing one eye when reading
Skipping lines while reading
Complaints of words moving or doubling
Poor handwriting or slow reading
Visual fatigue or headache after near work

5. Age-wise Norms for Sensory Motor Performance

Test	Expected Norm (Children)
Amplitude of accommodation	10–14 D (age-dependent)
NPC	≤6 cm (break point)
Vergence Facility	10–12 cpm
Stereopsis	40–60 seconds of arc
Accommodative Facility	≥5 cpm

6. Optometrist's Role in Evaluation and Management

The optometrist should:

Choose age-appropriate tools to assess motor and sensory integration
Identify deficiencies early in school-going children
Design visual therapy plans to improve sensory-motor skills
Collaborate with occupational therapists or educators if needed

7. Management and Vision Therapy

Once a deficit is detected, management may include:

Correcting underlying refractive error to reduce visual strain
Prism correction to improve fusion and alignment
Vision therapy exercises tailored to specific deficits
Computer-based orthoptics for interactive therapy
Home-based activities to reinforce therapy outcomes

Examples of Vision Therapy Exercises:

Brock string for convergence training
Lens flipper drills for accommodative facility
Vergence flippers for binocular flexibility
Tracking games and saccadic worksheets

8. Counseling and Follow-up

Educate parents about the functional impact of sensory motor deficits
Explain therapy goals, timelines, and home reinforcement
Review progress regularly and adapt therapy as needed

Conclusion

Sensory motor adaptability is foundational for stable, clear, and efficient vision in children. It enables proper focus, alignment, and tracking during daily activities and academic work. Assessing these skills helps detect hidden visual dysfunctions and offers a pathway for targeted vision therapy, ultimately supporting the child's learning, coordination, and quality of life.

Topic 4: Compensatory Treatment and Remedial Therapy

1. Myopia (Nearsightedness)

Myopia is a refractive error in which parallel rays of light focus in front of the retina when accommodation is at rest. It results in blurred distance vision, while near vision remains clear. Myopia typically begins in school-aged children and can progress through adolescence.

Compensatory Treatment

Prescription Eyeglasses: Single-vision minus-powered lenses are the most common form of correction. Lenses should be updated regularly as the child grows.
Contact Lenses: For older children and teens, soft or rigid gas-permeable lenses offer cosmetic and optical advantages. Daily disposables are preferred for hygiene.
Bifocals or Progressive Addition Lenses (PALs): Used in some cases to relieve accommodative stress and reduce progression, though evidence is variable.

Remedial Therapy

Orthokeratology: Overnight wear of rigid lenses to reshape the cornea temporarily and reduce daytime dependence on glasses. Also slows progression.
Atropine Eye Drops: Low-dose atropine (0.01%–0.05%) used nightly has shown significant efficacy in slowing axial elongation and myopic progression with minimal side effects.
Multifocal Soft Contact Lenses: Designed to reduce peripheral hyperopic defocus and slow myopia progression.
Environmental Modifications: Increased outdoor activity (2+ hours daily) and reduced near work are strongly recommended to reduce myopia onset and progression.
Vision Therapy (in select cases): Helps improve accommodation flexibility and reduce near-point strain in children with associated visual stress or fatigue.

2. Pseudomyopia

Pseudomyopia occurs due to excessive or prolonged accommodation, usually from near work or stress, leading to a temporary myopic shift. It is functional rather than structural and often reversible.

Compensatory Treatment

No permanent minus lens correction: True myopic correction is usually avoided unless necessary after cycloplegic confirmation.
Use of low-plus lenses: Low +0.50D to +1.00D lenses may be prescribed for near work to reduce accommodative effort.

Remedial Therapy

Cycloplegic Refraction: Essential to differentiate from true myopia and allow ciliary muscle relaxation.
Vision Therapy: Includes accommodative rock, flipper exercises, and near-far focusing drills to restore normal accommodative flexibility.
Rest and Break Schedules: Follow the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds) to reduce accommodative stress.
Outdoor Activity: Reduces sustained accommodation and encourages relaxed distance viewing.

3. Hypermetropia (Farsightedness)

Hypermetropia is a condition where light rays focus behind the retina due to a shorter axial length or flatter cornea. Young children often compensate through accommodation, but excessive uncorrected hyperopia can lead to esotropia or amblyopia.

Compensatory Treatment

Glasses: Plus-powered lenses are the standard correction. Full or partial correction depends on age, symptoms, and associated strabismus or amblyopia.
Contact Lenses: Reserved for special cases in older children or those with high anisometropia or aphakia.

Remedial Therapy

Vision Therapy: Focuses on accommodative facility and eye teaming skills. May help reduce symptoms like eye strain, headaches, and poor concentration.
Correcting Associated Strabismus: Proper refractive correction helps control accommodative esotropia and avoid surgical intervention.
Near Point Exercises: Pencil pushups, jump convergence drills, and accommodative flexibility exercises can improve visual comfort and function.

4. Astigmatism

Astigmatism is caused by unequal curvature of the cornea or lens, leading to blurred or distorted vision at all distances. It may be present alone or with myopia/hyperopia and often causes headaches, squinting, and visual discomfort.

Compensatory Treatment

Cylindrical Lenses: Prescription eyeglasses with appropriate cylinder power and axis are essential for clear and comfortable vision.
Toric Contact Lenses: For older children who are contact lens candidates, toric lenses offer optical clarity and better field of view.

Remedial Therapy

Early Detection and Correction: Essential for preventing amblyopia, especially in high uncorrected astigmatism.
Visual Perception Therapy: Helps children adapt to new visual input and improve performance in school settings.
Head Position and Posture Training: Chronic uncorrected astigmatism may cause abnormal head posture which can be corrected with appropriate therapy and lens prescription.

5. Anisometropia

Anisometropia is a condition where there is a significant difference in refractive power between the two eyes, leading to unequal image sizes (aniseikonia) and potential suppression of one eye. It is a major cause of amblyopia.

Compensatory Treatment

Glasses: Prescribed with caution, as high interocular difference may cause aniseikonia and intolerance.
Contact Lenses: Often preferred over glasses in high anisometropia due to better image size matching and reduced prismatic effects.

Remedial Therapy

Prompt Correction: Early detection and full optical correction to stimulate equal visual input.
Occlusion Therapy: Patching of the dominant eye to stimulate the weaker eye and prevent amblyopia.
Binocular Vision Therapy: Exercises to improve fusion, stereopsis, and reduce suppression.
Aniseikonia Management: Lens design strategies like iseikonic lenses or contact lenses to equalize retinal image sizes.

6. Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

Amblyopia is a condition of reduced visual acuity in one or both eyes without any structural abnormality. It results from abnormal visual development during early childhood, often due to anisometropia, strabismus, or deprivation (e.g., congenital cataract).

Compensatory Treatment

Refractive Correction: Full correction of the underlying refractive error is essential. This alone can improve acuity in many cases.
Occlusion Therapy: Patching the dominant eye forces the brain to use the amblyopic eye, promoting visual development.
Atropine Penalization: Atropine 1% drops blur the vision in the better eye to encourage use of the amblyopic eye.

Remedial Therapy

Vision Therapy: Includes active binocular therapy, perceptual learning, and anti-suppression training using tools like red/green filters, dichoptic games, or virtual reality setups.
Screen Time-Based Amblyopia Games: Interactive apps and programs designed to stimulate neural plasticity in the amblyopic eye.
Parental Counseling: Ensures adherence to therapy, especially in children resistant to patching or drops.
Monitoring and Reinforcement: Regular follow-ups to assess progress, compliance, and regression risks.

Conclusion

Compensatory and remedial management of refractive errors and amblyopia in children is essential for optimal visual development and academic success. While glasses and contact lenses form the foundation of treatment, vision therapy, patching, and pharmacological interventions play critical roles in remediation. Early diagnosis, regular monitoring, and parent involvement significantly improve long-term outcomes.

Topic 5: Remedial and Compensatory Treatment of Strabismus and Nystagmus

1. Strabismus

Strabismus is a condition where the eyes are misaligned and do not point in the same direction. One eye may turn in (esotropia), out (exotropia), up (hypertropia), or down (hypotropia). It can be constant or intermittent, and may affect one or both eyes. Early detection and treatment are critical to prevent amblyopia and to establish binocular vision.

Compensatory Treatment

Refractive Correction: A large proportion of accommodative esotropia can be corrected with full hyperopic prescription. Properly prescribed glasses can align the eyes and promote binocular vision.
Bifocal Lenses: Children with high accommodative demand (especially with accommodative esotropia) may benefit from bifocal lenses to reduce convergence at near.
Prism Correction: Fresnel or ground-in prisms may be used for small-angle deviations, diplopia management, or to stimulate fusion.
Contact Lenses: For anisometropic strabismus or cosmetic enhancement in cases of large-angle deviations or poor cosmesis.

Remedial Therapy

Occlusion Therapy: In cases where strabismus has led to amblyopia, patching the better eye helps strengthen the deviated eye. This is often used alongside glasses.
Vision Therapy: Orthoptic exercises designed to enhance vergence amplitudes, fusion ranges, and stereopsis. Includes:
- Pencil pushups and convergence training
- Brock string and barrel cards
- Computer-based binocular vision exercises
Anti-Suppression Therapy: Especially important for children with long-standing suppression in one eye. Uses red/green or polarized filters, TV trainers, or dichoptic games to stimulate both eyes simultaneously.
Surgical Intervention: Indicated when strabismus is large-angle, not responsive to optical correction, or cosmetically concerning. Typically involves recession or resection of extraocular muscles. Postoperative vision therapy is often needed to stabilize alignment and prevent recurrence.
Botulinum Toxin Injections: May be considered in small-angle deviations or for temporary alignment correction in younger patients or those not ready for surgery.

The management of strabismus is multidisciplinary, involving optometrists, ophthalmologists, vision therapists, and often pediatricians or neurologists. Parent involvement, consistent follow-up, and early intervention are the keys to improving visual outcomes and restoring binocular function.

2. Nystagmus

Nystagmus is an involuntary, rhythmic oscillation of the eyes that may be congenital or acquired. It can be horizontal, vertical, rotary, or mixed in direction. In pediatric cases, congenital motor nystagmus and sensory-defect nystagmus are the most common. This condition often affects visual acuity, tracking, and focus.

Compensatory Treatment

Refractive Correction: Glasses should be prescribed for any significant refractive error, including high astigmatism and hyperopia. Accurate correction enhances fixation stability and visual input.
Contact Lenses: In children with significant nystagmus, contact lenses may provide better visual clarity and reduced oscillopsia due to their stability and eye movement synchronization.
Prism Lenses: Yoked prisms may be used to shift the image into the child’s null point (the gaze angle where nystagmus intensity is minimal), thus improving head posture and visual acuity.
Low Vision Aids: Magnifiers, filters, and contrast-enhancing devices help in children with significantly reduced acuity. These aids improve reading speed and academic performance.

Remedial Therapy

Vision Therapy: While nystagmus cannot typically be cured with therapy, certain exercises can improve visual attention, reduce oscillations, and strengthen oculomotor control. Activities may include:
- Fixation stability training
- Tracking exercises
- Biofeedback-assisted eye control
Null Point Training: Children often adopt an abnormal head posture (AHP) to reduce the impact of nystagmus. Therapy and optical aids aim to stabilize vision in the preferred gaze direction, and train them to use that null zone effectively.
Pharmacological Therapy: Though not routine in children, certain medications like memantine and gabapentin have been trialed in reducing nystagmus intensity in older patients or severe cases.
Surgical Management: The Anderson-Kestenbaum procedure involves horizontal muscle recession/resection to shift the null point toward primary gaze and improve head posture. It is considered in cases with severe AHP or reduced visual comfort.
Educational Support: Children with nystagmus may face reading difficulties, so classroom accommodations (e.g., sitting in front row, large print materials) and orientation and mobility training are essential for functional success.

Management of nystagmus requires a long-term, multidisciplinary approach. While complete elimination of eye movements may not be possible, significant improvement in visual function, head posture, and quality of life can be achieved through individualized compensatory and remedial strategies.

Conclusion

Both strabismus and nystagmus can significantly impact the visual development, academic performance, and quality of life of pediatric patients. Timely identification and a combination of optical correction, vision therapy, and in selected cases, surgical or pharmacologic intervention, can lead to remarkable functional improvements. A team-based approach involving parents, educators, and vision care providers is critical for long-term success.

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