Corneal ectasia and high ametropia in an infant with microcephaly associated with presumed Zika virus congenital infection: new ocular findings.

We report the first case of a corneal ocular ectasia in an infant with Zika virus congenital infection (CZS). We suspect that the ocular embryology and neurotropism of the Zika virus could account for the corneal involvement.

Causes of visual impairment in children seen at a university-based hospital low vision service in Brazil.

Purpose: To evaluate the epidemiologic characteristics of patients 0-7 years of age with visual impairment registered at a university hospital low vision service in Brazil.

Methods: The medical records of visually impaired patients were retrospectively reviewed for sociodemographic characteristics and ocular and associated deficiencies. In addition to biographical information, the following data were collected: ocular disorders, diagnosis, affected anatomic region, etiology, and avoidable or unavoidable causes.