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[Visual screening to discover ophthalmologic disorders in children]
Camelia Bogdănici1, Corina Lupaşcu, Cornelia Ciobanu
1Clinica i Oftalmologie-Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Iaşi.
Oftalmologia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
|January 2, 2004
Summary
Common childhood eye conditions like refractive errors and amblyopia are frequent. Vision screening programs must address access to care, especially for underserved children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Public Health
- Vision Screening
Context:
- Evaluated 254 children over two years in rural Romania.
- Focused on preschool and early school-aged children.
- Investigated prevalence of common childhood ocular disorders.
Purpose:
- Determine the frequency of common childhood ocular disorders.
- Assess the accessibility of vision screening programs.
- Highlight the need for effective follow-up care.
Summary:
- Refractive errors were common, including hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism.
- Strabismus affected 7.87% and amblyopia 11.42% of children.
- Higher prevalence than previously reported in similar populations.
Impact:
- Underscores the significant burden of childhood visual impairment.
- Reveals delayed initial eye exams in economically disadvantaged groups.
- Emphasizes integrating access and follow-up into vision health initiatives.