OBJECTIVE: To evaluate visual function in children with cerebral visual impairment (CVI) from various causes, examine its relationship with the severity of cerebral involvement using a semi-quantitative MRI scoring system (sqMRI), and compare the results with strabismic controls without visual impairment. METHODS: This retrospective study included children diagnosed with CVI and controls without CVI who were followed for strabismus. MRI data were compared using a modified 24-point sqMRI scale. Inter-rater agreement was excellent (ICC = 0.91; 95% CI: 0.79-0.96). Partial correlations controlling for gestational age were computed for primary MRI-BCVA relationships. RESULTS: < 0.001). CONCLUSION: A strong, prematurity-independent correlation was observed between sqMRI scores and visual impairment in a clinically diverse CVI population. These findings suggest that sqMRI scoring could be a useful additional tool for visual prognosis and early rehabilitation planning.
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