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1Pediatric Ophthalmology, Tufts Medical Center , Boston, Massachusetts.
Insights
Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), or concussion, can impact children's vision, causing issues like double vision and reduced visual acuity. Prompt evaluation and multidisciplinary care are crucial for managing these visual deficits in pediatric TBI patients.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Neurology
Background:
- Concussion, a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI), is a significant concern in pediatric populations.
- Traumatic brain injuries can lead to various visual system impairments in children.
Abstract:
Much attention in the media has been given to concussion, a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Depending on the severity of the injury, the visual systems of children with TBI are at risk, and diplopia, subnormal acuity and visual processing difficulties often result. These children need careful evaluation and treatment by ophthalmologists and orthoptists. Many will benefit from a multidisciplinary team-based care. In this symposium, the assessment, diagnosis and long-term follow-up of children with TBI will be reviewed.
