[Study of visual acuity disorders in school children]

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Pediatric Optometry

Context:

• Analysis of 475 ophthalmologic examinations in children aged 8-9 years.
• Utilized an electric "Titmus" apparatus for visual assessments.

Purpose:

• To detect early alterations in visual acuity and binocular vision in children.
• Investigate prevalence of specific visual impairments in the pediatric population.

Summary:

• Identified alterations including distant visual acuity (57%), distant lateral phoria (70.1%), and distant vertical phoria (47.3%).
• Color perception deficits noted in 15.5% of males.
• Highlights the efficacy of the "Titmus" apparatus in identifying visual anomalies.

Impact:

• Stresses the importance of routine ophthalmologic examinations for early detection of visual problems in children.
• Provides baseline data on visual health in 8-9 year olds.
• Informs pediatric vision screening protocols and early intervention strategies.