The impact of pediatric vision disorders in adulthood

• Published in: Pediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 127; no. 2; p. 334
• Main Authors: Davidson, Stefanie, Quinn, Graham E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2011
• Subjects: Adult; Age Factors; Child; Child, Preschool; Humans; Infant; Time; Vision Disorders - complications; Vision Disorders - diagnosis; Vision Disorders - therapy

In addition to refractive errors such as myopia and astigmatism, ocular disorders that occur in infants, toddlers, and children may present lifelong problems for the child. Conditions such as strabismus, amblyopia, and retinopathy of prematurity may require adaptations in adulthood. In addition, vis...