ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2024
Prevalence of visual impairment and estimation of refractive errors among school children in Kakamega, Kenya.
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- Relative peripheral refraction in school children with different refractive errors using a novel multispectral refraction topographer.International journal of ophthalmology · 2024Article
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aimTo investigate the prevalence of visual impairment (VI) and provide an estimation of uncorrected refractive errors in school-aged children, conducted by optometry students as a community service.
methodsThe study was cross-sectional. Totally 3343 participants were included in the study. The initial examination involved assessing the uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and visual acuity (VA) while using a +2.00 D lens. The inclusion criteria for a subsequent comprehensive cycloplegic eye examination, performed by an optometrist, were as follows: a UDVA<0.6 decimal (0.20 logMAR) and/or a VA with +2.00 D ≥0.8 decimal (0.96 logMAR).
resultsThe sample had a mean age of 10.92±2.13y (range 4 to 17y), and 51.3% of the children were female (
conclusionThe primary cause of VI is determined to be uncorrected refractive errors, with myopia being the most prevalent refractive error observed. These findings underscore the significance of early identification and correction of refractive errors in school-aged children as a means to alleviate the impact of VI.
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