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Visual system and motor development in children: a systematic review
María Carmen Sánchez-González1, Rocío Palomo-Carrión2, Concepción De-Hita-Cantalejo1
1Department of Physics of Condensed Matter, Optics Area, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.
Acta Ophthalmologica
|February 4, 2022
Summary
This systematic review found a link between children's visual system and motor development. However, current research lacks standardized methods for measuring vision and motor skills.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric developmental science
- Ophthalmology
- Motor control research
Background:
- The interplay between sensory systems and motor development is crucial for childhood progression.
- Understanding the visual system's role in motor skills is vital for early intervention and developmental support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review scientific literature on the relationship between the visual system and motor development in children.
- To synthesize current evidence regarding visual-motor development connections.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines.
- Searched Scopus, PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science databases (April 2005 - February 2021).
- Assessed study quality using CASP scale and defined evidence levels (Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine).
Main Results:
- Included 23 studies examining the visual system-motor development link in children.
- Most studies demonstrated moderate-to-high quality with evidence levels 2-4.
- All reviewed studies confirmed a relationship between visual system and child development.
Conclusions:
- A clear relationship exists between the visual system and children's development.
- Significant heterogeneity in methodologies for assessing visual and motor skills was identified.
- Further research with standardized measurement tools is recommended to strengthen evidence.
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