PURPOSE To evaluate the involvement of central visual pathways in cases of periventricular leukomalacia, and to correlate the neuroradiologic findings with the degree of visual acuity. METHODS The MR brain examinations of 27 preterm children affected by cerebral palsy resulting from periventricular leukomalacia and without significant ophthalmologic lesions were reviewed retrospectively to se...

We report a prevalence study of the best visual acuity in the affected eye of 100 selected patients with herpetic keratitis seen during a two-year period. Sixty-two patients retained an acuity of 6/9 or better without requiring penetrating keratoplasty (PK). The prevalence of reduced visual acuity severe enough to warrant PK was 33%. Patients requiring PK for whom full clinical records were ava...

Intracranial brain parenchymal tuberculomas may form paradoxically, days to months after starting antituberculous drug therapy. They may develop in and around optic chiasm and optic nerves after antituberculous treatment as a quite rare occurrence in tuberculous meningitis (TBM) this may lead to severe visual loss if not treated properly. We describe a 5 year-old child with documented TBM being...

Ocular chemical Injury comprises about 8-18% of overall ocular trauma. It is caused by various types acids and alkalis.Alkalis penetrate deep cause severe injury. Acid lesser severity burns.It more common in age group 20-40 years.It the true emergency requires immediate intervention. can a greviousvisual impairment younger economically productive group. Hence, it necessary to evaluate damages w...

This study examined relationships between three sensory and communication abilities and two areas of nursing home resident behavior. Data from 18,873 nursing home residents include measures of hearing, visual, and communication abilities, and social engagement and time spent in activities. Increasing level of visual impairment is associated with low levels of social engagement and low time in a...