| Title: |
Co-Existence of Strabismus and Down Syndrome in Relation to Visual Impairment in Institutionalised Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Implications for Vision Care |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Ching-Ju Hsieh; I.-Mo Fang; Fu-Gong Lin |
| Source: |
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. 2025 50(3):330-338. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
9 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Visual Impairments; Down Syndrome; Adults; Institutionalized Persons; Intellectual Disability; Incidence; Risk; Blindness; Foreign Countries; Intervention |
| Geographic Terms: |
Taiwan (Taipei) |
| DOI: |
10.3109/13668250.2024.2446218 |
| ISSN: |
1366-8250; 1469-9532 |
| 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. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1481013 |
| Database: |
ERIC |