The Incidence of Refractive Error in Children 5-10 Years Age Due to Excess Use of Smart Phone and Computer in 200 Cases

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the incidence of refractive error inchildren 5-10 years age due to excess use of smart phone andcomputer.Methods: This prospective observational study is conducted atSouthern medical college and hospital, Chattagram from March2018 to December 2018 where a total of 200 children whowere studied in different kindergarten and government schoolchildren in Chattagram City Corporation included in the study.Result: During the study, 56% were male, and 44% werefemale. Most of the patients belong to middle economicstatus.49% patients had myopia, followed by 25% patients hadhypermetropia, 30% had Astigmatism.Conclusion: From our study we can conclude that, the currentschool healthcare program in Chattagram lacks any propersystem of child eye care. Therefore, the screening of childrenfor refractive error and visual impairment should be conductedperiodically (from kindergarten to grade 6 at a large-scalecommunity level and should be integrated with regular schoolscreening programs and in preschool health screening.