Vision Impairment in Children

Vision impairments one of the more common long term impacts of prematurity. Many children born prematurely experience ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity) during their hospital stay. As they mature, myopia, amblyopia and more severe vision impairment (including blindness) occur in many children born premature. Children at risk due to ROP or who have visual disability should be followed by a children's opthomologist throughout their lives.

Books for Parents of Children with Vision Impairment

Vision Impairment Articles

Krystal Wants to be a Painter
My youngest, who is seven years old and blind, announced today that she wants to be a painter when she grows up. Pat Linkhorn

Tommy Is Legally Blind And No Child Has More Love Of Life
A mother's story of her miracle son. Darlene Almar

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