EOM TEST

a. Extroccular Muscle Test

PEDIATORCH is torch light for Extraocular muscle test. It is an examination of the function 
of the eye muscles. A doctor observes the movement of the eyes in six specific directions.

Procedure

1.    Stand in front of the children.
2.   Ask them to follow your torch light with their eyes while keeping their head in one position.
3.   Using your torch light, trace an imaginary "H", making sure that your torch light moves far enough out and up/down so that you're able to see all appropriate eye movements (ie lateral and up, lateral down, medial down, medial up).
4.   At the end, bring your torch light directly in towards the children's nose. This will cause them to look cross-eyed and the pupils should constrict, a response referred to as accommodation.

Interpretation

The eyes should be able to easily and smoothly follow your torch light.