Amblyopia In Children 3-9 Years Old, With Refractive Anomalies During 2010-2011 In Prishtina

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Amblyopia In Children 3-9 Years Old, With Refractive Anomalies During 2010-2011 In Prishtina

Journal Title: International Journal of Stem Cell Research and Transplantation (IJST) - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 5

Abstract

Background. Vision screening in schools has a long history, the reason of which was and continues to be, the treatment of refractive anomalies. Early detection of vision problems has many advantages in education and in everyday life. Aim of the study. The screening of the refractive anomalies in pre-school and school age children (3-9 years), in the city of Pristina aimed the determination of the prevalence of refractive anomalies. Materials and method. This is a transversal project – cross sectional, which has been conducted during 2010-2011. For the data collection we have designed a special questionnaire/form. We have selected the city of Prishtina for this work, Since the study was a zonal type of study, we have selected the city of Prishtina for this work. Our research included 1027 children of age 3-9 years old.

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Mire Hoxha-Shoshi

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EP ID EP197552
DOI 10.19070/2332- 290X-1400010
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