Aetiological classification of SVI/BL in 65 children attending the school for the blind and derived from the SEC
| Aetiological category | N | Per cent |
|---|---|---|
| Hereditary | 9 | 13.8 |
| Intrauterine | 1 | 1.5 |
| Perinatal | 14 | 21.5 |
| Childhood | 4 | 6.2 |
| Unclassified | 37 | 56.9 |
| Total | 65 | 100 |
BL, blindness; SEC, Suriname Eye Centre; SVI, severe visual impairment.