Study of Association of Environmental Factors in Myopic Children
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Refractive error accounts for 19.7% of blindness and myopia is the most common refractive error. Early detection, assessing the regular wear of glasses and stressing the importance of outdoor activities are important in myopic patients. Aim and Objectives: To analyse the environmental factors in association with various grades of myopia in school going children. Methods: A prospective study of 105 myopic patients of age 13-17 years was carried out at Department of Ophthalmology during June 2015 to May 2016. Questionnaire regarding their residency, outdoor and indoor activities were completed by all patients and were examined for visual acuity and cycloplegic refraction. Results: In our study, 43.8% were males and 56.2% were females. 61% of myopes were from urban area and 39% were from rural area. Outdoor activities were seen in 75.6% of rural children and 19% of urban children. 47.6% of low myopes and only 15% of moderate myopes had outdoor activities.79.7% of low myopes and all 100% of moderate myopes showed indoor activities. Conclusion: Myopia and its related visual impairment may affect the quality of life in children. Early recognition and influence of environmental factors should be emphasized. Pediatrician, teachers and parents play a crucial role.
Authors and Affiliations
Kalaiselvi Balasubramanian, Anbuselvi Thirunavukkarasu, Meenadevi Kirubahar
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