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Milena Geissbühler¹, Brigitte Simonsz-Toth², Andreas Meyer-Heim^3,4,5,6

¹Medical School, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, uzh.ch.

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|June 30, 2026

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Ophthalmological assessment is crucial for children in neurorehabilitation. Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) and reduced vision are common, affecting 62% of patients, highlighting the need for vision screening.

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Ophthalmology
Pediatrics

Background:

Optimal sensory function, including vision, is vital for neurorehabilitation outcomes in children with brain injuries.
Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is a significant visual dysfunction requiring identification during rehabilitation.
This study investigates the prevalence and types of vision disorders in pediatric patients undergoing rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the frequency and nature of vision disorders in children admitted to a rehabilitation center.
To assess the impact of different etiologies on visual dysfunction.
To emphasize the importance of ophthalmological evaluation in pediatric neurorehabilitation.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of ophthalmological consultations for pediatric patients.

Keywords:

cerebral visual impairment children paediatric rehabilitation

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Data collected from January 2019 to December 2024 at a Swiss rehabilitation center.

Review of electronic charts, referral diagnoses, ophthalmological findings, and interventions.

Main Results:

62% of 163 pediatric patients exhibited pathological ophthalmological findings.
Reduced vision (16%), CVI (13.5%), and refractive errors (12.3%) were the most common issues.
Traumatic and inflammatory conditions were leading causes for admission, with CVI prevalent in 22% of pathological findings.

Conclusions:

Ophthalmological assessment should be a standard part of the rehabilitation process for children with suspected visual dysfunction.
Early identification and management of visual impairments can improve neurorehabilitation outcomes.
CVI is a significant and frequent visual disorder in this pediatric rehabilitation cohort.