Manejo optométrico en paciente con Síndrome de Down diagnosticado con hipermetropía.

The majority of children with Down syndrome present many alterations of which can seriously affect visual acuity, which interferes with the adequate social and cognitive development of the child. The most common ocular manifestations are: refractive errors, cataracts, strabismus, accommodation problems, nystagmus. The early detection of these anomalies is crucial to prevent future disorders in the learning and social development of children with Down syndrome, hence the importance of a complete visual examination at all ages. For this reason, the objective of this clinical case is to determine and correct the refractive defect by performing comprehensive diagnostic tests between the ophthalmologist and the optometrist in order to improve the academic performance and quality of life of the patient. A 10-year-old male patient diagnosed with Down syndrome visits his mother's company, reporting distant vision loss associated with headaches, visual fatigue due to the excessive use of electronic devices, noting that the child cannot perform activities at a Far away, he has never attended an optometric consultation because he has limited financial resources. In the diagnosis and indications, it is explained to the mother that with optical correction the patient will have adequate visual acuity and that he must wear the lens in a stable manner. It is suggested to carry out an optometric and ophthalmological control every six months or annually to verify correct visual health, guaranteeing that any child with Down syndrome has optimal health. ; The majority of children with Down syndrome present many alterations of which can seriously affect visual acuity, which interferes with the adequate social and cognitive development of the child. The most common ocular manifestations are: refractive errors, cataracts, strabismus, accommodation problems, nystagmus. The early detection of these anomalies is crucial to prevent future disorders in the learning and social development of children with Down syndrome, hence the importance ...