Co-existence of strabismus and Down syndrome in relation to visual impairment in institutionalised adults with intellectual disabilities: Implications for vision care.
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| Title: | Co-existence of strabismus and Down syndrome in relation to visual impairment in institutionalised adults with intellectual disabilities: Implications for vision care. |
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| Authors: | Hsieh, Ching-Ju, Fang, I.-Mo, Lin, Fu-Gong |
| Source: | Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. Sep2025, Vol. 50 Issue 3, p330-338. 9p. |
| Subjects: | Cross-sectional method, Down syndrome, Vision disorders, Institutional care, Logistic regression analysis, Vision testing, Strabismus, Intellectual disabilities, Myopia, Slit lamp microscopy, Tonometry, Visual acuity, Comorbidity, Disease risk factors |
| Geographic Terms: | Taiwan |
| Abstract: | Background: Visual impairment (VI) is common among people with intellectual disabilities, with rates up to 19%. This study assessed the prevalence and risk factors for ocular disorders in 341 institutionalised adults with intellectual disabilities in Taipei City from January 2016 to December 2017. Method: The cross-sectional survey included visual acuity testing, cycloplegic refraction, strabismus evaluation, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, tonometry, and retinal exams. Results: Most participants were aged 20–39 years (72.9%), and 57.6% were male. VI or blindness was found in 19.7%, with strabismus (28.0%) and high myopia (23.6%) as key risk factors. Logistic regression indicated strabismus and high myopia significantly increased VI risk (OR 2.32 and 4.86). In participants with Down syndrome, the strabismus-VI association was stronger (OR 4.83 vs 1.73 without DS), with an interactive effect increasing VI risk sixfold. Conclusion: Early ocular screening and targeted interventions are crucial to reduce VI risk in adults with intellectual disabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Background: Visual impairment (VI) is common among people with intellectual disabilities, with rates up to 19%. This study assessed the prevalence and risk factors for ocular disorders in 341 institutionalised adults with intellectual disabilities in Taipei City from January 2016 to December 2017. Method: The cross-sectional survey included visual acuity testing, cycloplegic refraction, strabismus evaluation, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, tonometry, and retinal exams. Results: Most participants were aged 20–39 years (72.9%), and 57.6% were male. VI or blindness was found in 19.7%, with strabismus (28.0%) and high myopia (23.6%) as key risk factors. Logistic regression indicated strabismus and high myopia significantly increased VI risk (OR 2.32 and 4.86). In participants with Down syndrome, the strabismus-VI association was stronger (OR 4.83 vs 1.73 without DS), with an interactive effect increasing VI risk sixfold. Conclusion: Early ocular screening and targeted interventions are crucial to reduce VI risk in adults with intellectual disabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 13668250 |
| DOI: | 10.3109/13668250.2024.2446218 |
