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Visual problems in people with severe mental handicap

M Castañe1, E Peris

  • 1Departmento de Optica y Optometria, Escuela Universitaria de Optica de Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain.

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research : JIDR
|October 1, 1993
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Visual problems are common in individuals with intellectual disabilities. Optometric interventions can effectively manage these issues and improve behavior in patients with intellectual disabilities.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Disabilities

Background:

  • High prevalence of visual impairments in individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • Need for comprehensive optometric assessment in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the types and incidence of visual problems in severely mentally handicapped patients.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of optical interventions for visual deficits.
  • To observe behavioral changes following optometric care.

Main Methods:

  • Study included nine severely mentally handicapped patients.
  • Utilized a combination of objective and subjective optometric tests.
  • Assessed visual function and behavioral responses.

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Main Results:

  • Identified diverse visual problems requiring management.
  • Demonstrated successful compensation for visual deficits using optical methods.
  • Observed general positive behavioral changes in the subjects.

Conclusions:

  • Individuals with intellectual disabilities frequently experience significant visual problems.
  • Optometric care and optical corrections are crucial for managing these visual issues.
  • Addressing visual deficits can lead to improved behavior and quality of life.