Final Material Flashcards
Loss of vision can cause global delays in what 5 areas?
- cognition
- Speech
- Motor
- Psychological
- Self-Care
describe how a child with vision loss may not have cognitive object permanence
the fairy phenomenon: something goes out of vision and think it disappears like magic. The visual child immediately looks because they have cognitive feedback.
How is speech learned? How does this affect a low vision child?
children learn speech by watching others speak and move their mouths.
How may a child with vision loss have motor problems?
moving in environment is scary so they don’t move around as much. Driven by sign to go towards parents, or sees a toys across room and they go to get it.
How may a child with vision loss have psychological problems?
bonding: requires eye contact, smiling, etc. Babies see their parents smiling and by reflex they learn to smile but these children don’t do that they have never learn that social cue
LV kids may stay in egocenricax level of bonding much longer
How may a child with vision loss lack self care?
miss social cues. Example: its important to learn that you go the bathroom in the bathroom. Example: not making a huge mess when you eat
What is the purpose of the pediatric low vision evaluation? (10)
- to establish a baseline visual acuity measurement and visual functioning level.
- To help parents and teachers better understand their child’s visual condition and visual functioning, ie. how he/she sees
- To determine if there is refractive error and whether refractive error is significant enough to warrant lenses
- To provide info and assistance as needed in process of determining the most appropriate learning and literacy media
- To determine if low vision devices, technology equipment, or other adaptations and accommodations will likely enhance the student’s functioning level in school and/or community
- To assess visual skills in terms of whether or not vision loss is likely to be a major factor when there are concerns about other developmental areas
- To assist the education team members with patient management as well as trial and/or acquisition of recommended devices or equipment
- To assess if other related services are indicated (e.g O and M)
- To assess vision in terms of acquiring an instructional permit or driver’s license when appropriate
- To provide timely reevaluation to determine if visual functioning is improving, remaining stable, or otherwise changing
When taking case history on a peds low vision, it is important to establish ____
goals
- what doe student need to do?
- what does student want to do?
**Individualized education plan/IFSP
For a peds low vision exam, should we measure formal VAs first?
probably not, the child is probably anxiety filled so open them up to the exam first with talking to them and asking questions making them feel more comfortable doing stuff like EOMs, NPC first before formal VAs
Use teller acuity cards for _____ ages
birth to 2 years
Use Keeler cards for _______ ages
birth to 2 years
Use Cardiff cards for ______ ages
3-5 years old (preschool)
Use Lea symbols for ____ages
5-7 years
Use feinbloom for _____ ages
7 and above
For a peds low vision exam, should you take monocular or binocular VAs first ?
do binocular first, show same presentation monocularly
Tell Acuity Cards
- utilizes ____preferential looking
- (over/under) estimates VA
- 1-6mo test at: ___cm
- 6+mo test at: ___cn
- Acuity is the highest level where ___ of 4 is correct
- Can present in preferred gaze
- Alternate between horizontal and vertical presentation
forced choice
overestimates
1-6mo: 38cm
6+mo: 55cm
3 of 4 correct
Keeler cards
- Test distance: ___cm
- Blank side of the card has open circle than can distract patient
38cm
Cardiff acuity
- targets are ____optotypes
- test at ______ distance
- ___ cards available at each acuity level
- record acuity as highest level at which at least ___ of 3 correct
vanishing
1m or 50cm
3 cards
2 of 3 correct
Gold stand of vision testing in peds
Lea Symbols
Lea Symbols
- chart calibrated for ___foot test distance
- identify or match symbols on each line
- acuity level is __ of 5 symbols
10 foot test distance
3 of 5
True or false for peds low vision:
- may need to measure gaze other than primary
- no VA test used in isolation can accurately and completely assess visual functioning
true
Resolution tests (over/under)estimate VA
overestimate
Peds Low vision: consider prescribing significant refractive error regardless of ____ or _____
VA
cognitive level
Peds low vision: cover test for motor alignment can often be difficult due to ___
nystagmus
Peds low vision: adequate but increased head turning with horizontal tracking may indicate _____ or ____
homonymous VF loss
neurological midline abnormalities
Peds low vision: best objective method for measuring accommodation
MEM
Color naming requires a cognitive level of _____ years
3-4
Peds low vision: accommodative response study conclusions
accommodative response in children with visual impairment showed can’t accommodate well and don’t respond in the way we would predict
Most common adaptation in peds low vision
hold material closer to the eye
management options for peds low vision
- angular magnification (low vision devices)
- electronic magnifications (CCTV, computer software)
- Relative size magnification (enlarged print)
- sensory substitution (braille, audio devices)
- Relative distance magnification ( hold material closer to the eye)
When prescribing a low vision device for peds, what should you consider?
- aids with a need/goal in mind
- cognitive and/or motor ability
- visual ergonomics (slant board, classroom setting)
Management for pre-school/early elementary low vision peds patient with mild to moderate impairment
- SRx, reading add
- “paperweight” stand mag
- filters
- classroom modifications
Management for pre-school/early elementary low vision peds patient with moderate to severe impairment
- SRx
- CCTV/video mag
- Filters
- Classroom modifications
Management for older elementary peds patient with mild to moderate impairment
- SRx
- CCTV/video mag
- Filters
- Classroom modifications
- handheld telescope (prerequisite to bioptic)
Management for older elementary peds patient with moderate to severe impairment
- SRx
- CCTV/video mag
- Filters
- Classroom modifications
- portable video magnification
Management middle school and high school aged low vision with mild to moderate impairment
- SRx
- CCTV/video mag
- Filters
- Classroom modifications
- Bioptic
- Laptop
Management middle school and high school aged low vision with moderate to severe impairment
- SRx
- CCTV/video mag
- Filters
- Classroom modifications
- portable video magnification
- laptop with video magnification
Peds low vision report should include what?
- VA
- Refractive status
- Sensory status
- Ocular health
- Recommendations (classroom accommodations: slant board, large print, seating, null point considerations)
Role of optometrist in peds low vision rehab team
- manage primary vision concerns
- co-manage ocular health concerns
- help the parents navigate the unfamiliar territory of special needs
- collaborative consultation with team members
Role of pediatric opthalmologist in peds low vision rehab team
- manage pathology
- prognosis
- collaborative consultation with team members
Responsible for teaching low vision child tactile communication, calendar scheduling/helping with daily organization
total communication specialist
Provides services on evaluation, direct therapy, and consultation. Identifies factors contributing to delays and sets up goals and treatment plan. Does in home, clinic based, and/or individual therapy such as sensory integration, ADL skills, and helps patients who need EV training. Requires a master’s degree.
occupational therapist
Rehab pediatric low vision team member that does more braces, walkers and help with sitting up/trunk control and muscle engagement. More designed around skeletal motor refinement
PT
Rehab pediatric low vision team member that teaches picture exchange communication, co-signing, using switches, etc. Treats speech issues and teaches motor oral exercises, language concerns.
speech and language therapist
Rehab pediatric low vision team member that determines if hearing normal and treats any loss
audiologist
Rehab pediatric low vision team member that helps with developing confidence moving within environment, sound sourcing/echolocation, developing body awareness, moving in community, pre-cane/cane training, traveling routes
orientation and mobility specialist
Rehab pediatric low vision team member that works closely with optometrist, adapts educational materials as needed, trains students on use of low vision aids rx’ed by OD, provides braille and pre-braille activities
teacher of the visually impaired
Braille grade 1
no contractions
braille grade 2
over 200 contractions
braille grade 3
no punctuations
Nemeth code
braille math code
Rehab pediatric low vision team member that treats emotional issues, grief counseling, helps child learn to socialize with other kids and create bonds to play.
psychologist
Rehab pediatric low vision team member that evaluates individual technology needs, recommends devices to OD, outside agencies, and patient
technology specialist
State agency that supports individuals with disabilities, assigns each patient to a counselor. Patient must have a goal of becoming productive member of society. Provides funding and support for education, low vision services.
Department of rehabilitation
4 main categories of low vision patients
- reduced acuity
- central field defect
- peripheral field defect
- reduced CS, glare sensitivity
Application and prescription of low vision devices is always done after _____
refraction