The blind infant.
Blind infants need early and accurate diagnosis. The spectrum of etiologies, from ocular globes and optic nerves to cerebral lesions, is reviewed. A strategy of investigation and principles of management is summarized.
D001766:Blindness / Q000209:etiology*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications; D004594:Electrophysiology / Q000379:methods; D005124:Eye Abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009900:Optic Nerve / Q000002:abnormalities; D010808:Physical Examination; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000150:complications