Trans-NIH CVI Workshop Roadmap to Consensus and Building Awareness Date: November 17th, 2023 9:30 am – 5:00 pm EST

https://www.nei.nih.gov/events/cvi-workshop Cerebral/cortical visual impairment (CVI) is an umbrella term for subnormal visual function resulting from injury to vision processing centers, including higher order association areas in the brain. Etiologies include perinatal brain damage. CVI has distinct clinical features compared to brain-based visual impairment later in life, since damage to the visual pathways in CVI occurs during the window of visual development. Children with CVI may have subnormal vision despite an otherwise healthy eye exam, and therefore the condition has historically been under recognized. Individuals with CVI may exhibit a constellation of impairments, including cerebral palsy and cognitive delay, further complicating accurate diagnosis and treatment. Prevention and management strategies will require better understanding the causes of CVI.