A Vision For Kids With CVI

We’re transforming outcomes for children and youth with this brain-based visual impairment.

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Harness the Hope That Comes With CVI

With systematic interventions, individuals with CVI can improve their functional vision.

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Transforming CVI Care

Doctors can learn to recognize and diagnose the leading cause of vision loss in children in developed countries.

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Join Us On Our Mission

CVI is the leading cause of pediatric visual impairment, yet many children are undiagnosed and underserved. The mission of PCVIS is to transform outcomes for children and youth with CVI by advocating for research, policy, education, practice, heightened awareness and understanding of this brain-based visual impairment.

CVI Awareness Month: A Guide for CVI Advocates

Graphic featuring a parent holding a child and standing with a legislator. A guide for CVI advocates: Use your personal CVI story to activate legislative change.
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A View of the CVI Brain

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Make Education Accessible

Tips for teaching children with CVI

Why We Need To Take Action

CVI is the leading cause of pediatric visual impairments in the developed world. Yet children are going undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, and without appropriate follow-up care and education plans. This is a growing public health crisis.

The leading cause of pediatric visual impairment in the developed world

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Prevalence of CVI in kids with cerebral palsy, hydrocephaly, and periventricular white matter injury

Number of vision education programs that require teachers to take a course on CVI