Screening for eye diseases in a University community in Southwest Nigeria
Research Journal of Heath Sciences
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10(2): 131-138, 2022.
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1370790
ABSTRACT
Background University, a subset of the general population, will expectedly have common ocular problems as prevalent in the population. Knowing these problems as done through screening and health education during WSD activities in 2017 thus raise awareness for their prevention. This study was aimed at determining the types of eye defects in a university community. Methodology A descriptive cross-sectional survey utilizing purposive serial selection to examine inhabitants of a university community. Socio-demographic information and detailed ocular examinations were carried out. Data analysis using SPSS Version 20 and cross tabulations with statistical significance derived using paired sample t-test at p values < 0.05 were done. Results With n=140, 79(56.4 %) were males. Mean age was 26.7 + 11.5years. Majority were staffs (77.1%) with 62.1% having tertiary education. Normal vision was reported in (92.9%), while 5.7% had visual impairment with 1.4% uniocular blindness. Common ocular findings were allergic conjunctivitis (12.9%), glaucoma suspects (10.0%), Pterygium (3.6%), glaucoma/corneal opacity (2.1% respectively), and optic atrophy (1.4%). Conclusion Disorders seen were mostly avoidable. Incorporating eye health services into University Healthcare will control their occurrence allowing optimal job performance.
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Vision Disorders
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Mass Screening
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Disease Prevention
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Eye Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
Research Journal of Heath Sciences
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Surgery, Osun State University/NG
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