Causes of severe visual impairment and blindness in children attending schools for the visually handicapped in the Czech Republic
2001
Abstrakt
To describe the causes of severe visual impairment and blindness in children in schools for the visually handicapped in the Czech Republic in 1998. Pupils attending all 10 primary schools for the visually handicapped were examined.
A modified WHO/PBL eye examination record for children with blindness and low vision was used. Conclusions:Establishing a study group for comprehensive evaluation of causes of visual handicap in children in the Czech Republic, as well as for detailed analysis of present practice of screening for ROP was recommended.