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Melissa L. Rice; Karen Harpster; Jillian Bulman; Veeral Shah; Terry L. Schwartz – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2024
Introduction: Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is the most common cause of visual impairment in developed nations. The purpose of this study was to understand the entry-level education and training received by optometrists and ophthalmologists, as well as current practice patterns. Methods: Online surveys were distributed to optometry and…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Ophthalmology, Allied Health Personnel
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Thurston, Allen – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2014
This article presents a critical review of the literature surrounding the potential impact of undiagnosed and untreated vision impairment on reading development in the early years of primary school. Despite pre-school screening programmes, it is still possible for children to enter school with undiagnosed, uncorrected vision impairments. This can…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Clinical Diagnosis, Reading Skills, Young Children