Neonatal Research in Cortical Visual Impairment: Q&A with Dr. Mohamed El-Dib

Join Hope for HIE on Tuesday, September 22, at 12:00 PM ET for a Q&A with Dr. Mohamed El-Dib, Director of Neonatal Neurocritical Care at Mass General Brigham for Children. Dr. El-Dib also serves on Hope for HIE’s Medical Advisory Board.

In this session, he will:
📌 Share his background and connection to the HIE and CVI communities 📌 Explain what cortical visual impairment (CVI) is, how it differs from vision problems caused by the eyes themselves, and why it's especially relevant for babies who've experienced HIE 📌 Discuss his ongoing research on identifying babies at higher risk for CVI earlier in their care 📌 Offer guidance on early signs to watch for, which specialists may be involved, and questions to bring to appointments 📌 Share resources for families wanting to learn more about CVI

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