1Associate Professor, Dept. of Ophthalmology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2Junior Resident, Dept. of Ophthalmology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
3Professor, Dept. of Ophthalmology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
*Corresponding Author: Email: nupur59@gmail.com
Online published on 24 September, 2018.
To study the refractive errors and its implication on the quality of life; among the children in the semi urban population
This prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted among the 500 children (5–15 years), over a period of 6 months
All patients examined for unaided visual acuity using snellens chart. After visual acuity, subjected to dilated retinoscopy and fundoscopy
It was concluded that clear need to have regular and simple vision testing of children of school going age, so as to detect visual abnormalities at an earlier stage thereby preventing long term visual disabilities. Regular school health programs regarding visual acuity improves scholastic performance of children.
Refractive errors, School children, Semi-urban population
