New trends in childhood vision impairment in a developed country

Abstract

Background The Education Vision Assessment Clinic (EVAC) is a unique statewide service that reviews school children 4-18 years of age with low vision in Victoria, Australia, to determine their eligibility for educational support. The purpose of this study was to identify causes of vision impairment in students in Victoria using data from the EVAC. Methods Data collected from students who attended the EVAC at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, between the years 2003 and 2012 inclusive, were analyzed retrospectively. Participants were identified through the EVAC schedule of medical appointments. Medical records were reviewed for clinical and demographic information, including..