Abstract:Visual impairment is a condition that occurs throughout life. Although the disability goes beyond the biological aspect, visual deficiencies in the range of low vision or blindness can impact development and visual function depending on age, having a broad etiology and several important health considerations for its prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. This is a review of the etiological spectrum and health considerations of visual impairment during early childhood, based on key aspects of the… Show more
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