IMPORTANCE OF INCLUDING REFRACTIVE ERROR TESTS IN SCHOOL CHILDREN'S VISION SCREENING

Q: How can I download an article?

To download an article from SID, first log in to the site, search for the article title, and click on the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I download an ISI article?

To download an ISI article on SID, enter the keyword or article title in the search bar, view the relevant results, click on the desired article, and select the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I access the SID database?

To access the SID database, visit SID.ir, create an account, and log in to access scientific resources.

Q: Is downloading articles from SID free?

Some articles on SID are available for free, while others require payment. Details are specified on the article's page.

FOTOUHI AKBAR; KHABAZKHOOB MEHDI; HASHEMI HASSAN; YEKTA ABBAS ALI; MOHAMMAD KAZEM

مرکز اطلاعات علمی Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Journal Paper

Paper Information

Journal: ARCHIVES OF IRANIAN MEDICINE Year:2011 | Volume:14 | Issue:4 Page(s): 250-253

Download Full-Text

View:

301

Download:

Cites:

Information Journal Paper

Title

IMPORTANCE OF INCLUDING REFRACTIVE ERROR TESTS IN SCHOOL CHILDREN'S VISION SCREENING

Author(s)

Keywords

REFRACTIVE ERROR

SCHOOLCHILDREN

VISION SCREENING

Abstract

Background: This study determined the importance of including tests for REFRACTIVE ERRORs in VISION SCREENING.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we performed a random cluster sampling of SCHOOLCHILDREN in the city of Dezful, Iran. After sampling and obtaining informed written consents from their parents, children underwent examinations at the school sites. Students underwent tests of visual acuity, cover tests and cycloplegic refractions. Elementary and middle school students who had a visual acuity of 20/20 or better in both eyes were included in the study.Results: From 3673 elementary and middle school students, 2957 (80.5%) had 20/20 vision or better. Of these, 16.1% [95% confidence interval (CI): 14.8 –17.4] were ametropic, 0.4% had myopia and 10.1% had hyperopia. Mean sphere in those with hyperopia was+2.6 ± 0.7 (range: +2.0 to+7.28) diopter (D). Astigmatism was detected in 6.6% and the mean cylinder was -0.9 (range: -0.75 to -3.25) D. The rate of anisometropia was 1.5% (95% CI: 0.8 – 2.0).Conclusion: Screening results of 20/20 vision for SCHOOLCHILDREN does not necessarily indicate normal eye status because hyperopia and astigmatism may still be sources of visual discomfort. To identify these cases and increase the sensitivity of screening tests, measurement of REFRACTIVE ERRORs by cycloplegic refraction tests might be included in VISION SCREENING.

Cites

VISION SCREENING OF YOUNGER SCHOOL CHILDREN BY SCHOOL TEACHERS: A PILOT STUDY IN UDAIPUR CITY, WESTERN INDIA

References

No record.

Cite

APA: Copy

FOTOUHI, AKBAR, KHABAZKHOOB, MEHDI, HASHEMI, HASSAN, YEKTA, ABBAS ALI, & MOHAMMAD, KAZEM. (2011). IMPORTANCE OF INCLUDING REFRACTIVE ERROR TESTS IN SCHOOL CHILDREN'S VISION SCREENING. ARCHIVES OF IRANIAN MEDICINE, 14(4), 250-253. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/280674/en

Vancouver: Copy

FOTOUHI AKBAR, KHABAZKHOOB MEHDI, HASHEMI HASSAN, YEKTA ABBAS ALI, MOHAMMAD KAZEM. IMPORTANCE OF INCLUDING REFRACTIVE ERROR TESTS IN SCHOOL CHILDREN'S VISION SCREENING. ARCHIVES OF IRANIAN MEDICINE[Internet]. 2011;14(4):250-253. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/280674/en

IEEE: Copy

AKBAR FOTOUHI, MEHDI KHABAZKHOOB, HASSAN HASHEMI, ABBAS ALI YEKTA, and KAZEM MOHAMMAD, “IMPORTANCE OF INCLUDING REFRACTIVE ERROR TESTS IN SCHOOL CHILDREN'S VISION SCREENING,” ARCHIVES OF IRANIAN MEDICINE, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 250–253, 2011, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/280674/en

Related Journal Papers

No record.

Related Seminar Papers

No record.

Related Plans

No record.

Recommended Workshops