A Study on Ocular Manifestations Seen in Patients with Cerebral Palsy
Journal Title: Journal of Ophthalmology and Advance Research - Year 2020, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Cerebral palsy is a multitude of neurological disorders due to abnormal development of brain or permanent insult to the brain tissue affecting the muscle tone, movement of limbs thus leading to motor abnormalities. It hinders the body’s ability to move in a coordinated and purposeful way. Aim: To evaluate and assess the manifestations in the eyes of patients with cerebral palsy including visual acuity, refractive error, ocular alignment and movement, anterior and posterior segment of the eye. Methodology: This study included 100 eyes of 50 patients who were diagnosed with cerebral palsy by paediatrician between January-June 2020. Results: In this study we found that spastic type of cerebral palsy was the most common. 84% of children were found to have refractive error. Hypermetropia (36%) followed by hypermetropic astigmatism (30%) was most commonly seen refractive error among these children. Alternating convergent squint (20%) was the most common form of strabismus. Ptosis (2%), nystagmus (8%) and optic nerve head hypoplasia (6%) were also found. Cortical visual impairment was found in 12% of children with cerebral palsy. Healthcare professionals need to be aware of these manifestations and the parents/guardians need to be counselled regarding the upbringing of such children so as to influence overall development of children with cerebral palsy. Conclusion: Most of the children with cerebral palsy are found to have some ocular abnormalities. Hence a regular ophthalmic examination has to be conducted at regular intervals of time to prevent complications in these children. This will help to cater to the needs of these children ensuring their overall development.
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Reshma Shaikh
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- DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.46889/JOAR.2020.1105
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