Visual Deficits and Eye Care in Children
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2024) | Viewed by 946
Special Issue Editors
Interests: astigmatism; vision defeats; amblyopia; children
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The importance of vision in children’s personal development is indisputable. As a key sensory input, vision is pivotal in various aspects of a child’s life, including learning, social networking, sports, and other activities. Healthy vision is not merely about clear sight; it is a fundamental building block for a child’s overall growth and development.
Despite the crucial role of vision, not all children are fortunate to have good eyesight. Visual deficits in childhood can stem from a myriad of problems, ranging from refractive errors, strabismus, and amblyopia to various congenital or developmental disorders. If left undetected or untreated, these deficits can significantly impede a child’s development.
Considering this, this Special Issue aims to gather and present information about visual deficits in children, from their causes and impacts to the methods of detection and treatment. Our goal is to foster a deeper understanding of these issues and promote effective eye care strategies that can ensure children’s visual health.
In this pursuit, we welcome original research articles, including epidemiological, observational, and experimental studies, clinical trials, and basic research. We also invite systematic or narrative reviews and meta-analyses. We look forward to your valuable contributions to this Special Issue and advancing our understanding of this critical topic.
Dr. Tsz Wing Leung
Prof. Dr. Henry HL Chan
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- visual deficits
- pediatric eye care
- childhood vision problems
- refractive errors
- strabismus
- amblyopia
- congenital visual disorders
- developmental disorders
- eye health policies
