Improving functional vision in adolescents with cerebral vision impairment through multidisciplinary habilitation in a residential school and college setting.

Waddington, Jonathan (2024) Improving functional vision in adolescents with cerebral vision impairment through multidisciplinary habilitation in a residential school and college setting. In: 10th ICEVI-European Conference “Supporting Children and Young Adults with Visual Impairment: What can we do? What can be done?”, 15-17 May 2025, Padova, Italy..

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Abstract

Cerebral and/or Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI) is a leading cause of childhood vision impairment. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of multidisciplinary habilitation at improving functional vision for adolescents with CVI. We retrospectively analysed 73 annual assessments from 24 students (aged between 9 and 25 years) over five years at a UK specialist school and college. Predictor variables, including visual acuity and co-occurring conditions, were also recorded. A mixed effects model was used for analysis. Assessment and interventions were informed by the CVI Range framework and delivered by a multidisciplinary team. Functional vision improved significantly over time, with a linear increase of 0.78 per year on a scale from 0 to 10. Significant differences were noted between individuals, influenced by acuity, nystagmus, and time. Significant improvements in functional vision are possible beyond sensitive periods of neuroplasticity. Further research is needed to identify reliable predictors of improvement in CVI.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Depositing User:	Ms Raisa Burton
Date Deposited:	02 Oct 2026 12:57
Last Modified:	02 Oct 2026 12:57
URI:	https://marjon.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/18153

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