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Childhood blindness.

M O'Keefe1, J P Burke, R Bowell

  • 1Department of Paediatric Ophthalmology, Children's Hospital, Dublin.

Irish Medical Journal
|June 1, 1990
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This study assessed 85 children with visual impairment, identifying causes like prenatal issues and birth complications. Recommendations include genetic counseling and improved preterm infant care to reduce childhood blindness.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Childhood blindness poses a significant challenge, necessitating understanding of its causes.
  • Visual impairment in children requires comprehensive assessment and management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the etiological factors contributing to severe visual handicap in children.
  • To identify key areas for intervention to reduce the incidence of childhood blindness.

Main Methods:

  • Assessment of 85 visually handicapped children attending an eye department.
  • Categorization of etiological factors into prenatal, perinatal, and childhood-onset categories.

Main Results:

  • Identified various causes of severe visual handicap (visual acuity < 3/60) in children.

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  • Mean age of assessed children was 3.6 years, with a range from 0.3 to 14.7 years.

    • Conclusions:

    • Genetic counseling and improved management of preterm infants are crucial for preventing childhood blindness.
    • Establishment of a national computerized childhood blind register is recommended for better data management and intervention planning.