Pediatric Low Vision Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of vision in development?
A) To enhance tactile development
B) To integrate multisensory information
C) To promote auditory skills
D) To improve social communication
B
At what gestational age do major structures of the eye and visual pathway start forming?
A) 12-15 weeks
B) 24-25 weeks
C) 30-32 weeks
D) 36-40 weeks
B
Which visual acuity is typical at birth?
A) 20/20
B) 20/50
C) 20/200
D) 20/40
C
By what age is visual acuity typically 20/20?
A) 1 year
B) 2-3 years
C) 4-5 years
D) 5-7 years
D
Which of the following is NOT a common uncorrected visual condition in children?
A) Refractive error
B) Visual processing deficits
C) Nystagmus
D) Glaucoma
D
What is amblyopia?
A) Misalignment of the eyes
B) Reduced vision in one eye due to abnormal development
C) Clouding of the eye lens
D) Inability to focus on near objects
B
Which condition causes misalignment of the eyes?
A) Strabismus
B) Nystagmus
C) Amblyopia
D) Cataract
A
What is the optimal timeline for treating congenital cataracts?
A) 6 weeks to 3 months
B) 1 to 2 years
C) 3 to 5 years
D) 5 to 7 years
A
Low vision is defined as:
A) Vision loss corrected by eyeglasses
B) Permanent vision loss that cannot be corrected by medical, surgical, or optical means
C) Temporary vision impairment
D) Age-related vision deterioration
B
Which condition is commonly mistaken for intellectual disabilities in children?
A) Cataract
B) Strabismus
C) Nystagmus
D) Low vision
D
Optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH) often presents with:
A) Foveal hypoplasia
B) Nystagmus
C) High contrast sensitivity
D) Increased melanin production
B
Which condition involves rapid, repetitive, and uncontrolled eye movements?
A) Nystagmus
B) Esotropia
C) Myopia
D) Hyperopia
A
Oculocutaneous albinism affects:
A) The eyes only
B) Skin and hair pigmentation along with vision
C) The auditory system
D) Only night vision
B
Which condition is caused by abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina of premature infants?
A) Retinitis pigmentosa
B) Nystagmus
C) Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
D) Congenital cataract
C
Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) results from damage to:
A) The retina
B) The occipital cortex
C) The cornea
D) The optic nerve
B
Which visual pathway is associated with identifying where an object is located?
A) Ventral stream
B) Dorsal stream
C) Peripheral stream
D) Primary stream
B
Which of the following is NOT a cause of Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)?
A) Hypoxia
B) Meningitis
C) Retinopathy of prematurity
D) Hydrocephalus
C
In the first phase of CVI intervention, what is the primary focus?
A) Refinement of CVI characteristics
B) Increasing visual clutter tolerance
C) Building consistent visual behavior
D) Improving auditory sensitivity
C
Which condition makes it difficult for children to isolate items in the presence of clutter?
A) Cataract
B) Nystagmus
C) Cerebral visual impairment (CVI)
D) Retinitis pigmentosa
C
Children with low vision often show delayed:
A) Social development only
B) Gross motor development only
C) Motor and social development
D) Language acquisition exclusively
C
Which system is assumed to compensate for visual impairments in children?
A) Auditory system
B) Proprioceptive system
C) Vestibular system
D) All sensory systems
D
Why do children with visual impairments take longer to develop conceptual understanding?
A) They rely on auditory input exclusively
B) They cannot integrate sensory input efficiently
C) They cannot see the whole picture before understanding its parts
D) They have advanced tactile processing
C
Which behavior is NOT commonly associated with visual impairment in children?
A) Hand flapping
B) Eye poking
C) Self-rocking
D) Climbing
D
Children with visual impairments may develop fear of:
A) Crowded places
B) Auditory stimuli
C) Moving through open spaces
D) Structured play environments
C
Social participation challenges for children with visual impairment may result from:
A) Inability to hear peers
B) Difficulty picking up visual cues
C) Excessive tactile interaction
D) Lack of interest in socializing
B
Which evaluation tool is NOT standardized for children with visual impairments?
A) Bayley Scales of Infant Development
B) Battelle Developmental Inventory
C) Peabody Developmental Motor Scales
D) Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment
A
Signs of visual problems in infants include:
A) Crawling early
B) Quick side-to-side eye movement
C) Increased interest in distant objects
D) Delayed social interaction
B
Which symptom is often present in school-aged children with visual impairments?
A) Trouble copying from the whiteboard
B) Improved concentration in noisy environments
C) Increased motor skills
D) Enhanced visual tracking
A
Oculomotor skills in children refer to:
A) Visual field processing
B) Visual tracking and gaze control
C) Near and far vision adjustment
D) Sensory modulation
B
Which professional often collaborates with OTs for children with visual impairments?
A) Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialists
B) Pediatrician
C) Orthopedic surgeon
D) General practitioner
A
The Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI) focuses primarily on:
A) Correcting vision
B) Class adaptations for children with visual impairments
C) Providing driving lessons
D) Sensory integration
B