Visual functions in congenital hemiplegia

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作者
Porro, G
van Nieuwenhuizen, O
Wittebol-Post, D
Schenk-Rootlieb, AJF
Treffers, WF
机构
[1] Univ Utrecht, FC Donders Inst Ophthalmol, Utrecht, Netherlands
[2] Univ Utrecht, Dept Child Neurol, Utrecht, Netherlands
[3] Univ Utrecht, Dept Pediat, Utrecht, Netherlands
关键词
congenital hemiplegia; children; visual functions; visual field;
D O I
10.1076/noph.21.2.59.3913
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
Background: Cerebral lesions causing hemiplegia can affect the retrochiasmatical visual pathways. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate visual function in children suffering from congenital hemiplegia. Methods: Twenty children (mean age: 5 yrs, 5 mo; SD: 2 Yrs II mo) underwent orthoptic and ophthalmological examinations, Visual acuity was assessed using the Acuity Card Procedure and standard optotypes, In addition, visual fields were assessed using conventional perimetry (Goldmann's perimeter or Peritest) or behavioral test (BEFIE test), Results: A remarkable finding was that 75% of the subjects showed a visual field defect, mainly homolateral to the hemiplegic side and contralateral to the (most extensive) cerebral lesions. Conclusion: Visual functions of children suffering from congenital hemiplegia should be routinely assessed, with particular attention to the visual field.
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页数:10
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