Qualitative analysis of refractive errors in school children
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
PurposeTo study the refractive errors and its implication on the quality of life among the children in the semi urban populationMaterials and Methods This prospective crosssectional study was conducted among the 500 children 515 years over a period of 6 monthsObservationsAll patients examined forunaidedvisualacuityusingsnellenschartAftervisualacuity subjected to dilated retinoscopy andfundoscopyConclusionsIt was concluded that clear need to have regular and simple vision testing of children of school going age so as to detect visual abnormalities at an earlier stage thereby preventing long term visual disabilities Regular school health programs regarding visual acuity improves scholastic performance of childrenKeywordsRefractive errorsSchoolchildren Semiurban population
Authors and Affiliations
Priyadarshani Patil Cholera, Kshitij S. Tamboli, Nupur Chakravarty
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