Amblyopia risk factors findings in preschool children in Jakarta, Indonesia using the Plusoptix pediatric autorefractor A09 / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

ABSTRACT

AlM To report refractive error findings and other eye abnormalities in preschool children population in Greater Area Jakarta using the Plusoptix pediatric autorefractor A09. METHODS: Cross sectional study of preschool age children with mean age 4. 46 ( range 2-6 years old) of 3 preschools in 3 municipalities in Greater Area Jakarta ( South Tangerang, Bekasi and West Jakarta ) were screened for refractive errors and other eye abnormalities. RESULTS:Totally 166 children, consisting of 51. 2% (n=85) male and 48. 8% (n=81) female were screened. Using the Arthur modification criteria for vision screening referral, 15. 67% (n=26) were given recommendations for further comprehensive ophthalmology examination. From those given recommendations, 2 had high hyperopia, 14 had significant astigmatism, 6 had combined hyperopia/astigmatism, 1 had anisometropia, 1 unable to measure, 2 had other ocular conditions ( congenital ptosis and severe ecchymosis and subconjunctival bleeding due to chronic cough) . CONCLUSlON The finding of amblyopia risk factors in using Plusoptix A09 was 15. 67% in this study. This percentage should warrant healthcare providers in lndonesia, where the importance of preschool vision screening is not widely acknowledged, especially for the risk of irreversible amblyopia.