Visually evoked potentials and visual acuity of the young child
Van Nieuwenhuizen, O.
Tijdschrift Voor Kindergeneeskunde 57(3): 117-120
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0376-7442 PMID: 2799799 Document Number: 334932
Interest in the development of visual acuity in young infants is increasing. At this age a reliable estimation of visual function is hazardous. This paper highlights the role of flash- and pattern evoked visual potentials. Flash evoked potentials are valuable in following development and/or recovery of visual acuity intra-individually as well as in providing an estimation of sensitiveness to light. Pattern evoked potentials may give an estimation of maturation of the visual system: these potentials also give an objective measurement of visual acuity.