Cortical Visual Impairment
WHAT IS CVI ?
CVI is a brain-based vision condition in which the eyes may take in visual information, but the brain does not interpret what is being seen CVI commonly co-occurs with existing neurological impairments Children who have CVI often struggle in other areas of development
CVI IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Asphyxia
Intraventricular Hemorrhage
Periventricular Leukomalacia
Stroke
CHILDREN WITH CVI:
Stare at Light
Chromosomal Disorders
Seizures
Cooling Protocol
Abnormal Neurological Exam
Have Trouble Recognizing Faces
Show Little Interest in Books
Trauma
Congenital Abnormalities
Infection, Congenital or Acquired
Metabolic Disorders
CVI is the LEADING cause of visual impairment in children & can go undetected!
Become Upset or Fall Asleep in New or Noisy Places
Mostly Notice Objects or Events Close to Them
Show Interest in a Familiar Group of Activities
QUESTIONS ?
