Table 2 Total number of SI and SSI certifications in children aged < 16 years old between 2009–2022 in England and Wales.
From: Trends in paediatric visual impairment in England and Wales: a retrospective study (2009–2022)
Pathology | SI | SSI | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Neoplasms | 206 | 200 | 406 |
Metabolic | 244 | 236 | 480 |
Disorders of CNS (excluding neoplasms) | 2087 | 2058 | 4145 |
Retinal disorders | 1679 | 1311 | 2990 |
Corneal and lens disorders including cataracts | 373 | 239 | 612 |
Disorders of optic nerve | 892 | 921 | 1813 |
Congenital anomalies of the eye including infection and nystagmus | 3284 | 1207 | 4491 |
Other | 2150 | 1300 | 3450 |
Total | 10915 | 7472 |
