Journal article
"My child can't see"-workup and management of children with low vision: a joint workshop of the AAPOS Low Vision and Genetic Eye Diseases Committees
Journal of AAPOS, Vol.29(3), 104229
06/2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2025.104229
PMCID: PMC12185237
PMID: 40441479
Abstract
Children with visual impairment present a unique challenge to pediatric ophthalmologists. Diagnostic workup may include tests that require specialized interpretation, such as genetic testing and neuropsychological assessments. The differential diagnosis includes rare conditions, such as certain inherited retinal disorders, as well as more common conditions, such as cerebral/cortical visual impairment. Management of children with visual impairment requires ophthalmologists to become familiar with visual prognosis associated with various conditions and supports available for children with low vision, which vary by age. Younger children benefit from early intervention services, which may include pre-braille skills and orientation and mobility training. Older children require counseling with regard to driving, independent skills, and transition to adult care. This workshop provides detailed discussion of differential diagnoses, diagnostic tests, and management strategies in infants and older children with visual impairment. We emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, since vision impacts development in multiple domains, and many children with visual impairments are multiply disabled.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- "My child can't see"-workup and management of children with low vision: a joint workshop of the AAPOS Low Vision and Genetic Eye Diseases Committees
- Creators
- Lauren Ditta - Le Bonheur Children's HospitalVirginia Miraldi Utz - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterArvind Chandna - University of LiverpoolArlene Drack - University of IowaMargaret Reynolds - Washington University in St. LouisMatthew Weed - Rockwood ClinicAlina Dumitrescu - University of IowaMelinda Y Chang - Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of AAPOS, Vol.29(3), 104229
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jaapos.2025.104229
- PMID
- 40441479
- PMCID
- PMC12185237
- NLM abbreviation
- J AAPOS
- ISSN
- 1091-8531
- eISSN
- 1528-3933
- Publisher
- MOSBY-ELSEVIER; NEW YORK
- Grant note
- NIH/NEI: K23EY033790 Knights Templar Eye FoundationResearch to Prevent Blindness
NIH/NEI K23EY033790 (MYC), Knights Templar Eye Foundation (MYC), Research to Prevent Blindness (MYC).
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 05/27/2025
- Date published
- 06/2025
- Academic Unit
- Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
- Record Identifier
- 9984824182502771
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