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Ocular manifestations in children with cerebral palsy

Nirmal Kumar Sasmal1, Prasenjit Maiti, Radhakrishna Mandal

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, NRS Medical College, Kolkata 700014.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|December 23, 2011
PubMed

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Ocular abnormalities are common in children with cerebral palsy (CP), affecting 42.1%. Early ophthalmological exams are crucial for managing vision issues and improving quality of life for children with CP.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatrics
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of movement disorders.
  • Ocular abnormalities are frequently associated with CP, impacting visual development and function.
  • Early detection and management of visual impairments are essential for children with CP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of various ocular abnormalities in a cohort of children diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
  • To identify the specific types and frequencies of visual impairments within this population.
  • To underscore the importance of comprehensive ophthalmological evaluations for children with CP.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 140 pediatric patients diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
  • Patients' ages ranged from 6 months to 16 years.
  • Ophthalmological examinations were performed to identify and quantify ocular abnormalities.

Main Results:

  • The overall incidence of ocular abnormalities in children with cerebral palsy was 42.1%.
  • Strabismus was the most common abnormality (36.4%), followed by cortical visual impairment (20.7%), and non-glaucomatous optic atrophy (10.7%).
  • Other identified abnormalities included myopia (12.9%), hypermetropia (8.6%), astigmatism (3.6%), nystagmus (9.3%), and raised intra-ocular pressure (2.1%).

Conclusions:

  • Ocular abnormalities are highly prevalent in children with cerebral palsy.
  • Routine and thorough ophthalmological examinations are critical for early detection and timely intervention.
  • Addressing these visual impairments can significantly enhance the quality of life and developmental outcomes for children with cerebral palsy.

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