CLINICAL STUDY OF REFRACTIVE ERROR IN CHILDREN BETWEEN 10 TO 17 YEARS OF AGE IN GHAZIABAD REGION
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
BACKGROUND Refractive error is a common ocular condition and the purpose of this study was to find out the common causes of refractive error in children. The aim of this study was to assess the distribution and pattern of refractive error in children in 10-17 years age group in Ghaziabad region. MATERIALS AND METHODS It’s a prospective study done on 100 children between 10-17 years of age group, attending outpatient department. Study period was one year from July 2017 to June 2018. Consent was obtained from patient’s guardian. Data were collected by history taking and comprehensive ocular examination, Visual acuity test for both distance and near vision. Refractive error assessed by cycloplegic drug with 1% Homatropine eye drops and retinoscopy done by streak retinoscope. Subjective refraction was done after one week. Objective refraction was carried out and documented. Both BCVA and uncorrected refractive errors were ascertained and recorded. Inclusion criteria is all children between 10 to 17 years with refractive errors. Children with ocular trauma, congenital cataract, lid pathologies, corneal opacity, choroid and retinal disorders were excluded from this study. RESULTS Out of 100 cases of refractive error, 43% of myopia, 13% of hypermetropic, 41% of astigmatism and amblyopia is 3%. Refractive error is more in female (52%) than male (48%). Headache as the commonest symptom. Positive family history given by 29% of patients. Correctable refractive errors constitute 85% of the total cases. CONCLUSION Most common refractive error found in children is Myopia. School screening is required for early diagnosis of refractive error. Corrective glasses are prescribed to children for correction of refractive errors.
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Shahzar Naimi, Sarita Aggarwal, Pallavi Sharma, Jibi Joy
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- DOI 10.18410/jebmh/2019/183
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