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1. 1. Methods for detection and prevention of monocular and binocular visual impairment in childhood

   Författare :Joan Lithander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Nyckelord :visual acuity; infant visual development; school screening; amblyopia; myopia; eye injury; prevention of blindness; developing country; Sultanate of Oman;

   Sammanfattning : The main causes for monocular visual loss in childhood are amblyopia and injury, and in the case of poor vision in both eyes refractive errors, the principle cause being myopia. Reliable visual acuity testing, reaching children at as young an age as possible, is essential in detecting these conditions and monitoring their treatment. LÄS MER