Objective: To present a structured approach for an outpatient consultation for a child with developmental disability who may have an ocular or visual disorder.
Method: Review of relevant literature and description of the approach to ocular and visual assessment which could be used by any paediatrician.
Conclusion: A systematic approach to history, observation and examination of a child with a developmental disability will assist in identifying a possible visual problem. A structured referral letter will ensure that the child will receive the most appropriate assessment to clarify the problem and appropriate management in the eye clinic.
Keywords: Neurodisability; Ocular disorder; Vision impairment; Visual disorder.
© Article author(s) (or their employer(s) unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2017. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted.