Childhood Neuro-ophthalmic Diseases.
Abstract
Summary: A 12-month prospective study of neuro-ophthalmic diseases in 56 children, aged between 10 days and 15 years has shown an approximately equal sex distribution. The three commonest diseases seen were 18 cases of optic atrophy, 17 cases of nystagmus and 12 cases of cortical blindness. Less common cases included myasthenia gravis, migraine and hypoplastic discs. There were 44.6 percent cases of blindness. Preventive measures as well as early diagno sis and treatment of predisposing conditions are recommended in order to reduce the incidence of these diseases, while rehabilitation of the visually handicapped should be vigorously pursued.
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