Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Department of Optometry and Visual science, College of Applied Medical Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Research Article
Validation of the Arabic Version of the Impact Visual Impairment on Children (IVI-C) Questionnaire on Children with Visual Impairment Using Rasch Analysis
Author(s): Kholoud A Bokhary, Maha M. Alenezi, Khalid F. Jamous, Saif Alobaisi, Majd D. Alotaibi and Rania Fahmy*
Introduction: Visually impaired children are in need of special education and low vision services to maintain good Vision-
Related Quality of Life (VRQoL). Visual impairment has long life implications for both children and their families. We aim
to validate the Arabic Questionnaire version of the Impact Visual Impairment Children (IVI-C) on children with visual
impairment children.
Methods: This cross sectional study included children aged between 8-18 years old with best corrected visual acuity <0.3
log MAR were recruited from low vision clinics at three capital hospitals in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. Visual acuity and
contrast sensitivity were assessed. The English IVI-C Questionnaire was translated to Arabic language then translated back to
English to guarantee the meaning of each item was consistent. Children were requ.. View More»