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Characteristics of Visual Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy and Intellectual Disabilities in Urban Beijing

Jun Tao1,2,3, Rui Hao1,2, Yatu Guo1,2

  • 1Clinical College of Ophthalmology Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.

Translational Vision Science & Technology
|February 9, 2024
PubMed

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Children with cerebral palsy (CP) and intellectual disabilities often have impaired vision. Myopia was the most common refractive error, with a low correction rate in this study group.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Cerebral palsy (CP) and intellectual disabilities can significantly impact a child's overall development, including visual function.
  • Understanding the specific visual characteristics in this population is crucial for early intervention and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate ocular development and visual function characteristics in children with CP and intellectual disabilities.
  • To compare visual function between children with CP and intellectual disabilities and a healthy control group.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 160 children with CP and intellectual disabilities (ages 6-18) was assessed.
  • Visual functions including subjective/objective vision, corrected vision, stereopsis, and refractive errors were examined.
  • A control group of 214 healthy children was included for comparative analysis.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of ametropia (76.32%) was observed, with astigmatism (65.79%) and myopia (39.47%) being most common.
  • Strabismus (40%) and nystagmus (15%) were also prevalent.
  • Children with CP and intellectual disabilities showed significantly poorer visual function compared to healthy controls (P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Children with CP and intellectual disabilities exhibit a significantly higher prevalence of abnormal visual function.
  • Myopia is the predominant refractive error in this population, often with inadequate correction.
  • These findings highlight the need for targeted visual screening and intervention programs for children with CP and intellectual disabilities.
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