WORLD VIEW Visual outcomes in children in Malawi following retinopathy of severe malaria
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pictures or symbols. They generally do not have access to picture books or drawing materials. They do have some exposure to letter shapes, but do not have systematic
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Visual outcomes in children in Malawi following retinopathy of severe malaria.
AIM To investigate whether retinal changes in children with severe malaria affect visual acuity 1 month after systemic recovery. METHODS All children with severe malaria admitted to a research ward in Malawi during one malaria season were examined by direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy. Visual acuity was tested in those attending follow up by Cardiff cards, Sheridan-Gardiner single letters, or...
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