Compared to the near total permanent vision loss associated with cortical blindness in adults, which is often due to strokes, children with CVI usually retain some functional vision that may improve ...

While she was bringing Emma her cake, mom Amanda Burritt told Newsweek she noticed she was using all her senses, except her sight.

Unlike other vision impairments, CVI stems from an injury to the visual centers of the brain that affects how it communicates with the eyes. People with CVI usually have healthy eyes but have trouble ...

When speaking about visual impairment, we often think about issues that directly concern the eyes or conditions that worsen over time or with age. However, another type of vision loss has been on the ...

Known as cerebral (or cortical) visual impairment (CVI), some estimates suggest that at least 3% of primary school children exhibit CVI-related visual problems, which vary, but may include difficulty ...

Cortical blindness occurs when a person loses their visual perception due to damage to certain areas of the brain. The eyes work as usual, but the brain cannot process visual information. The damage ...

LAFAYETTE, La — At Woodvale Elementary School, students will soon set aside their books to enjoy the summer break. However, before the vacation starts, KATC is highlighting the school that offers a ...

Lorenzo reads out loud from an iPad inside a classroom at Miami Lighthouse Academy. “Pete was getting more ...” He pauses, sounds out one of the large, yellow words, then starts reading again.

Inside its first brick-and-mortar location just east of downtown, Visually Impaired Preschool Services has created the perfect play place for young children learning to navigate the world. In the ...