Understanding CVI
Understanding CVI
Understanding CVI
Our wondrous brains adapt and rewire to respond to our environment, and that's great news for all of us, including kids with CVI.
An introduction to the five-part series about the complex and highly connected visual system in our brain
A list of terms and definitions related to CVI, the visual system, and the brain
Part 4 of our visual system series. Dive deeper into the visual system to learn about the dorsal and ventral streams and what happens in the CVI brain.
Part 3 of a 5-part series on the visual system. Trace vision from the retina to the visual cortex, learn about visual field loss in kids with CVI
Our reading brain, the CVI brain, and how all kids with CVI have a right to a comprehensive path to literacy
Part 2 of a 5-part series on the visual system. Learn about the complex network that controls eye movements and ocular motor conditions that occur with CVI
Part 1 of a 5-part series on the visual system. Learn about how the eyes help us see and common ocular conditions that can co-occur with CVI.
Research shows there is a neurological reason why individuals with CVI become so easily fatigued.
Dr. Nicole Ross, OD, MSc., FAAO, discusses how she evaluates and diagnosis CVI.
A list of scientific research articles about CVI, the visual system, and the brain
Learn about the brain, CVI, and the visual system from this essential list of CVI videos.
Build knowledge and get inspiration from the growing body of literature about CVI, the brain, and visual impairment
Watch as Aidan, a teenager with CVI, describes how certain CVI visual behaviors affect his vision use in these 7 video clips
A CVI webinar about the emerging movement across education, medicine, neuroscience and parent advocacy, to reach more children with CVI.
Dr. Barry Kran discusses how he evaluates children suspected of having CVI and his approach to working with children, no matter their complexities.
Until we have more research, many interventions used for kids with CVI are known as promising practices. Here's how to think about what works.
CVI is a brain-based visual impairment caused by damage to the visual pathways or visual processing areas of the brain.
Incidental learning often isn’t accessible for kids with CVI. Here’s what your child’s team should know.
Know these key points for CVI assessments, and what needs to happen once your child is diagnosed with CVI.
A talk with Dr. Lotfi Merabet, a clinician-scientist conducting research on CVI and brain-based visual impairments, for some straightforward explanations
By now you’ve probably heard CVI referred to as both Cortical Visual Impairment and Cerebral Visual Impairment. What does each name mean?
Children with CVI tend to display key visual behaviors. Understanding how to address the following tendencies can go a long way in supporting your child.
Collectively, these factors determine the severity of CVI. Here's what to know.
You may be worried by your child's unusual behaviors, but they may just be manifestations of CVI. Read about other common symptoms and why they occur.
With a CVI diagnosis comes many questions. There are a few key things to keep in mind, pertaining to brain maturity, neuroplasticity and more.
CVI is the most common cause of pediatric visual impairment. It’s critical to obtain an accurate CVI diagnosis and advocate for your child.