FREQUENCY OF MYOPIA AND UNDERLYING FACTORS OF MYOPIA AMONG MEDICAL STUDENT AT NISHTAR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
Background: Growing levels of high Myopia are increasing the risks of serious eye conditions which may lead to permanent blindness. A number of evaluations (at small and large scale) regarding Myopia have been carried out but very few of them reflect the opinions about medical students. Objectives of the study: To determine the frequency of myopia and underlying factors among 4th year students of MBBS at NMU, Multan. Material and Methodology: A total of 100 students at Nishtar medical university were included in study with their informed consent. A questionnaire was designed data was collected and analyzed using SPSS and Microsoft excel. Type of study was cross sectional and type of sampling was Non Probability Convenient. Result: The mean age of 4th year students was 22 years. Out of total 100 students, 68% were myopic. 5.9% were in the age group of 18-20 years, 83.8% in 21-23 years and 10.3% were 24-26 years of age. 66.2 % students were females. Family history of myopia was positive in 73.5% students. Genetic history of myopia is positive in 66.2%. The study hours of 19.2% students were ≤ 2 hour, 2-8 hours in 66.2% and > 8 hours per day in 11%. The duration of TV watching was <2 hour per day in 27.9% students, 2-4 hours in 41.2% and > 4 hours in 30.9% children.16.2 % of the students were spending their time on smart phones for <2 hour, 58.5% for 2-4 hours and 25% for > 4 hours. 8.8% students have less than 6 hours sleeping time, 64.7% students who sleep 6 to 8 hours and 26.5% more than 8 hours. Conclusion: From our study we concluded that Myopia is affecting majority of 4th year MBBS students. There is strong association of myopia with near work and with family and genetic history of myopia.
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Dr. Wamiq Mehmood
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