JOURNAL ARTICLE

Causes of Blindness and Low Vision in Schools for Students With Visual Impairments in Tehran.

  • Published In: Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2025, v. 119, n. 4. P. 305 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Ahmadieh, Hamid; Daftarian, Narsis; Rajabpour, Mojtaba; Kheiri, Bahareh; Sheibani, Kourosh; Moradi, Amir; Sabbaghi, Hamideh 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on identifying the major causes of childhood visual impairment among students attending two schools for visually impaired children in Tehran, Iran. The cross-sectional study of 134 students found that retinal diseases were the leading cause of visual impairment (47.1%), with Leber's congenital amaurosis (LCA), a hereditary retinal disorder, being the most prevalent diagnosis (27.8%), followed by optic nerve atrophy (17.9%) and congenital glaucoma (9.7%). A high rate of parental consanguinity (46.3%) was noted, particularly among cases with hereditary retinal disorders, highlighting the genetic basis of many impairments. The findings underscore the need for genetic counseling, early retinal examinations, and educational programs to address hereditary visual impairments in this population.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness. 2025/07, Vol. 119, Issue 4, p305
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0145-482X
  • DOI:10.1177/0145482X251365267
  • Accession Number:187567346
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