Visual impairment secondary to congenital glaucoma in children: visual responses, optical correction and use of low vision AIDS
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Visual Impairment Secondary to Congenital Glaucoma in Children: Visual Responses, Optical Correction and Use of Low Vision Aids
INTRODUCTION Congenital glaucoma is frequently associated with visual impairment due to optic nerve damage, corneal opacities, cataracts and amblyopia. Poor vision in childhood is related to global developmental problems, and referral to vision habilitation/rehabilitation services should be without delay to promote efficient management of the impaired vision. OBJECTIVE To analyze data concern...
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عنوان ژورنال: Clinics
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1807-5932
DOI: 10.1590/s1807-59322009000800003