Visual function assessment, ocular examination, and intervention in children with developmental delay: A systematic...

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Pediatric Optometry
• Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

• Children with special needs require specialized visual function assessment techniques.
• Increased awareness leads to earlier referrals to eye care and rehabilitation professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a systematic clinical practice guideline for examining visual functions in children with special needs.
• To outline essential procedures and equipment for comprehensive eye examinations.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of current examination techniques.
• Development of a structured clinical practice guideline.
• Inclusion of functional vision assessment strategies.

Main Results:

• Provides a step-by-step approach for visual function assessment.
• Lists necessary equipment for clinical practice.
• Integrates functional vision assessment into the examination process.

Conclusions:

• This guideline offers a standardized method for evaluating children with special needs.
• Early and systematic assessment is crucial for timely intervention.
• This is the first part of a series focusing on examination techniques.