Prevalence of amblyopia in school population
Al-Shifa Journal of Ophthalmology. 2005; 1 (2): 74-82
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Purpose of study: To measure prevalence of avoidable visual impairment in school children
Design and Setting: Retrospective analysis of school screening carried out in Rawalpindi District
Main outcome measures: Proportion of children with amblyopia
Results: 518,648 children were screened over a period of 4 years in Rawalpindi District. Trained teachers carried out the primary screening while our clinical medical officers carried out further examination of screened children. 35% of children had some sort of ocular symptoms. 6% of children had significant visual problems to warrant further management. Amblyopia was found in 0.43% of children
Conclusion: School screening with assistance from teachers is a cost-effective measure for prevention of visual impairment in children
Design and Setting: Retrospective analysis of school screening carried out in Rawalpindi District
Main outcome measures: Proportion of children with amblyopia
Results: 518,648 children were screened over a period of 4 years in Rawalpindi District. Trained teachers carried out the primary screening while our clinical medical officers carried out further examination of screened children. 35% of children had some sort of ocular symptoms. 6% of children had significant visual problems to warrant further management. Amblyopia was found in 0.43% of children
Conclusion: School screening with assistance from teachers is a cost-effective measure for prevention of visual impairment in children
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Type of study:
Prevalence_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Al-Shifa J. Ophthalmol.
Year:
2005