Overview
Cortical visual impairment (CVI) refers to visual deficits resulting from brain damage affecting visual processing centers, rather than issues within the eyes themselves. It commonly affects infants and children with perinatal brain injuries, leading to difficulties in visual perception and processing despite normal ocular examinations. 3081Diagnosis
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