Developmental Delay and Oculo-Visual Deficits: Challenges and Interventions–A Narrative Review.
Visual skills play a critical role in early childhood development, influencing not only visual acuity but also other domains, such as language, fine motor control, and social interactions. Disruptions in visual development can result in oculo-visual deficits, which are common in children with develo...
| Published in: | Optometry & Visual Performance Vol. 14; no. 1; pp. 70 - 77 |
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| Format: | pictorial review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Optometric Extension Program
Mar2026
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| fields | @attributes: recordID: 1 pdfLink: plink: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=192913580&site=ehost-live header: @attributes: shortDbName: ccm uiTerm: 192913580 longDbName: CINAHL Complete uiTag: AN controlInfo: bkinfo: dissinfo: jinfo: jid: 23253479 HOOW jtl: Optometry & Visual Performance issn: 23253479 maglogo: N pubinfo: dt: Mar2026 vid: 14 iid: 1 pid: 46881 pub: Optometric Extension Program place: Lutherville Timonium, Maryland artinfo: ui: 192913580 192913580 192913580 192913580 ppf: 70 ppct: 7 formats: tig: atl: Developmental Delay and Oculo-Visual Deficits: Challenges and Interventions–A Narrative Review. aug: au: Kaiti, Raju Shyangbo, Ranjila Regmi, Aayusha Kafle, Rachana affil: Nepal Eye Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal. sug: subj: Developmental Disabilities Complications Vision Disorders Complications Ocular Motility Disorders Rehabilitation Early Intervention Rehabilitation, Pediatric Vision Disorders Epidemiology Developmental Disabilities Epidemiology Nepal Strabismus Epidemiology Refractive Errors Epidemiology Amblyopia Complications Cerebral Palsy Complications Autism Spectrum Disorder Complications Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Complications Vision Screening Diagnosis, Eye Vision Disorders Therapy Multidisciplinary Care Team ab: Visual skills play a critical role in early childhood development, influencing not only visual acuity but also other domains, such as language, fine motor control, and social interactions. Disruptions in visual development can result in oculo-visual deficits, which are common in children with developmental delays. These deficits include issues with visual perception, oculomotor control, binocular vision, and visuo-cognitive processing. Developmental delay is characterized by significant delays in two or more developmental areas, and when combined with oculo-visual deficits, comprehensive care is essential. The prevalence of developmental disabilities among children under 20 is estimated to be between 10.1% and 11.3%, with oculo-visual deficits affecting 68% to 86% of this population. Risk factors include prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal influences. Children with developmental delays often experience difficulties in motor coordination, balance, laterality, and visual performance. Early recognition and intervention are vital in addressing these deficits, as they significantly impact overall development and quality of life. A multidisciplinary approach involving eye care professionals, occupational therapists, and caregivers is essential for effective rehabilitation. Vision therapy can improve visual perceptual skills and overall quality of life by addressing oculomotor dysfunction, binocular vision, and accommodation issues. Prioritizing early detection and intervention can optimize developmental outcomes for children with oculo-visual deficits and developmental delays. This review explores the prevalence of these deficits and highlights the crucial role of eye care professionals in their identification, management, and rehabilitation, aiming to enhance the longterm well-being of affected children. pubtype: Academic Journal doctype: pictorial review tables/charts Journal Article ougenre: Article language: English refInfo: holdings: @attributes: islocal: N |
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