Maternal opiate use and its effect on children’s vision

Contents

Dr Freddie Burgess gave an overview of why opiate use amongst mothers is a growing problem and the effects that this can have on their unborn child, specifically the effect on the visual system.

We explored the evidence around visual impairment in children born to mothers taking opiates and suggested areas for future research.

Target Audience

Teachers of Visual Impairment, Class Teachers/Support for Learning Teachers, Teachers in Special Schools, Educational Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists, and Third sector workers

Presenters

Dr Freddie Burgess, Ophthalmology Registrar, NHS Lothian

Elizabeth McCann, QTVI and VI CPD Coordinator, Scottish Sensory Centre.