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{ "title": "Understanding Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI): A Comprehensive Guide", "introduction": "Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of vision loss in children, stemming from issues in the brain's visual processing centers, not the eyes themselves. This guide, built on the extensive work of Christine Roman-Lantzy, offers a practical approach to understanding and supporting children with CVI.", "whatiscvi": { "definition": "CVI is a visual impairment caused by damage or injury to the parts of the brain responsible for processing visual information. The eyes may function correctly, but the brain struggles to interpret the incoming visual data.", "causes": "Damage can occur prenatally (infections, blood flow issues), during birth (complications), or postnatally (stroke, meningitis, traumatic brain injury, genetic