Mays Dairi, MD, was recently featured in The Educated Patient in an article exploring the challenges of diagnosing and managing cerebral/cortical visual impairment (CVI) in children.
In the article, "Clutter, Fatigue and Fluctuating Vision: Untangling CVI in Children," Dairi discusses why CVI is often overlooked or misdiagnosed and highlights the importance of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation. She explains how symptoms can be mistaken for behavioral, cognitive, or learning issues and shares patient examples that illustrate the impact of accurate diagnosis on a child's care and educational support.
Dairi also emphasizes the need for thorough neuro-ophthalmic assessment, noting that children with CVI may experience visual fatigue, difficulty navigating cluttered environments, and fluctuating visual performance that can be challenging to recognize during routine examinations.
The feature was published during CVI Awareness Month and highlights Dairi's expertise and ongoing commitment to improving care for children with complex visual disorders.