Publications by authors named "Rachael Ch Jeffery"
Paediatric visual impairment in Western Australia: Results and lessons from a registry analysis.
J Paediatr Child Health
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- This study examines the trends and causes of visual impairment and blindness in children aged 0-16 in Western Australia from 1996 to 2015 using clinical registry data.
- Out of 11,800 certificates issued, 728 (6.2%) were for 710 children, with 74.5% classified as visually impaired and 25.5% as blind, primarily due to inherited retinal diseases, cortical visual impairment, and albinism.
- While the registration rates for visual impairment have significantly increased, caution is advised in interpreting these trends due to limitations in the data; potential improvements to data collection processes include digitization and better engagement from healthcare practitioners.