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Patterns of detection and optical correction among ophthalmologists
Carvalho, Regina de Souza; Kara-José, Newton; Temporini, Edméa Rita; Kara-Junior, Newton.
  • Carvalho, Regina de Souza; São Paulo University Medical School. Ophthalmology Clinic. São Paulo. BR
  • Kara-José, Newton; São Paulo University Medical School. Ophthalmology Clinic. São Paulo. BR
  • Temporini, Edméa Rita; São Paulo University Medical School. Ophthalmology Clinic. São Paulo. BR
  • Kara-Junior, Newton; São Paulo University Medical School. Ophthalmology Clinic. São Paulo. BR
Clinics ; 62(1): 11-16, Feb. 2007. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-441820
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To verify age of first ophthalmic evaluation and optical prescription along with present optical correction among ophthalmologists of different age groups.

METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted with a nonprobabilistic sample (n = 578) of ophthalmologists and resident physicians using a self-administered questionnaire.

RESULTS:

The first ophthalmologic exam was undergone before age 7 for 33.3 percent of the ophthalmologists aged between 23 and 30 years, for 25.8 percent of those aged from 31 to 42 , and for 15.8 percent of those aged from 43 to 76 years (P < 0.0005). The first ophthalmologic exam was undergone at 8 to 22 years of age for 60.7 percent of the ophthalmologists aged between 23 and 30, for 54.9 percent of those aged between 31 and 42, and for 47.4 percent of those aged from 43 to 76 years of age. Use of the first optical prescription (eyeglasses) between 0 and 7 years was reported by 10.0 percent, from 8 to 20 years of age by 59.6 percent, from 21 to 40 years by 18.1 percent, and 41 years or older by 12.3 percent . Present use of optical correction was reported by 69.0 percent. Concerning type of corrective device chosen, 63.7 percent wore only eyeglasses, 29.8 percent wore eyeglasses and contact lenses, and 6.5 percent wore contact lenses only.

CONCLUSION:

Among the sample of opthalmologists, the first ophthalmic evaluation and corresponding optical correction usually occurred relatively late (8 to 20 years of age). However, in the younger group of ophthalmologists, there was a highly significant increase in the number of subjects who had undergone an ophthalmologic exam before age 7. Eyeglasses were reported as the correction of choice by those in all age groups.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Verificar em oftalmologistas de diferentes faixas etárias a idade do primeiro exame oftalmológico, dos primeiros óculos e tipos e correlação óptica em uso, a fim de substituir estudos sobre a evolução dos cuidados oftalmológicos nas últimas décadas.

MÉTODOS:

Foi realizado estudo transversal em amostra prontamente acessível formada por oftalmologistas e residentes (n = 578), por meio da aplicação de questionário.

RESULTADOS:

Submeteram-se ao primeiro exame oftalmológico até os 7 anos de idade, 33,3 por cento dos oftalmologistas na faixa etária de 23 a 30 anos; 25,8 por cento na faixa etária de 31 a 42 anos e 15,8 por cento de 43 a 76 anos (teste exato de Fischer P < 0,0005). O primeiro exame oftalmológico ocorreu entre 8 e 20 anos de idade em 60,7 por cento dos oftalmologistas na faixa etária de 23 a 30 anos; 54,9 por cento na faixa etária de 31 a 42 anos e 47,4 por cento na de 43 a 76 anos. Manifestaram terem usado os primeiros óculos entre 0 e 7 anos 10,0 por cento, entre 8 e 20 anos 59,6 por cento, entre 21 e 40, 18,1 por cento; e de 41 anos ou mais, 12,3 por cento. Dos 69,0 por cento que mencionaram uso de correção óptica, 63,7 por cento usavam apenas óculos, 29,8 por cento intercalavam o uso de óculos e de lentes de contato e 6,5 por cento usavam apenas lentes de contato.

CONCLUSÕES:

A época do primeiro exame oftalmológico e da correção óptica ocorreu tardiamente (entre 8 e 20 anos). Porém na faixa etária mais jovem houve um aumento altamente significativo dos indivíduos submetidos a exeme oftalmológico até os 7 anos de idade. Registrou-se preferência por uso de óculos em todos os grupos etários.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Ophthalmology / Refractive Errors / Prescriptions Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Clinics Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: São Paulo University Medical School/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Ophthalmology / Refractive Errors / Prescriptions Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Clinics Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: São Paulo University Medical School/BR