Visual impairment in children born at full term from 1972 through 1989 in Finland

Rudanko, Sirkka‐Liisa; Laatikainen, Leila

doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2004.05.033

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“…The distribution of conditions resulting in childhood blindness in our study were broadly similar to those reported by Rudanko and Laatikainen who surveyed a larger cohort of full‐term babies who developed either vision impairment or blindness in Finland . Retinal dystrophies were the most frequent cause of childhood blindness in this cohort, followed by albinism and optic neuropathies.…”

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Hospitalization rates of children who are blind

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Lam

Clark

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Clinical Exper Ophthalmology

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Hospitalization rates of children who are blind

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“…Optic nerve lesions and cerebral visual impairment are the most common causes of visual impairment in many developed countries34 where these are often a consequence of preterm birth 35. Birth asphyxia, which causes cerebral palsy, may affect the optic nerve and cause cortical visual impairment.…”

Section: Perinatal Onsetmentioning

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Severe visual Impairment and blindness in infants: Causes and opportunities for control

Gogate

Gilbert

Zin

2011

Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol

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Childhood blindness has an adverse effect on growth, development, social, and economic opportunities. Severe visual impairment (SVI) and blindness in infants must be detected as early as possible to initiate immediate treatment to prevent deep amblyopia. Although difficult, measurement of visual acuity of an infant is possible. The causes of SVI and blindness may be prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal. Congenital anomalies such as anophthalmos, microphthalmos, coloboma, congenital cataract, infantile glaucoma, and neuro-ophthalmic lesions are causes of impairment present at birth. Ophthalmia neonatorum, retinopathy of prematurity, and cortical visual impairment are acquired during the perinatal period. Leukocoria or white pupillary reflex can be cause by congenital cataract, persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, or retinoblastoma. While few medical or surgical options are available for congenital anomalies or neuro-ophthalmic disorders, many affected infants can still benefit from low vision aids and rehabilitation. Ideally, surgery for congenital cataracts should occur within the first 4 months of life. Anterior vitrectomy and primary posterior capsulotomy are required, followed by aphakic glasses with secondary intraocular lens implantation at a later date. The treatment of infantile glaucoma is surgery followed by anti-glaucoma medication. Retinopathy of prematurity is a proliferation of the retinal vasculature in response to relative hypoxia in a premature infant. Screening in the first few weeks of life can prevent blindness. Retinoblastoma can be debulked with chemotherapy; however, enucleation may still be required. Neonatologists, pediatricians, traditional birth attendants, nurses, and ophthalmologists should be sensitive to a parent’s complaints of poor vision in an infant and ensure adequate follow-up to determine the cause. If required, evaluation under anesthesia should be performed, which includes funduscopy, refraction, corneal diameter measurement, and measurement of intraocular pressure.

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“…Others have noted similar trends. 204 We are at a juncture in time where we now have an improved understanding on the causes and treatment of glaucoma in children. New instrumentation is available for more accurate diagnosis and to provide the ophthalmologist with better metrics to follow the course of this condition.…”

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Glaucoma in Children: Are We Making Progress?

Biglan

2006

Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and

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Visual impairment in children born at full term from 1972 through 1989 in Finland

Cited by 29 publications

References 30 publications

Hospitalization rates of children who are blind

Hospitalization rates of children who are blind

Severe visual Impairment and blindness in infants: Causes and opportunities for control

Glaucoma in Children: Are We Making Progress?

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