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[Study of refractive changes inTimiş.county].

Minola Budău1, Elena Gamaniuc, Codruţa Moise

  • 1Spitalul Clinic de Urgenţă Pentru Copii nr. 3, Timişoara.

Oftalmologia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
|January 2, 2004
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This study found that 63% of children in Timis County have refractive errors, with hyperopia being the most common. Early detection and examination are crucial for children aged 14-16.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Refractive errors are a significant global health concern in children.
  • Early detection and management of refractive errors are vital for visual development.
  • This study focuses on the prevalence within Timis County, Romania.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of common refractive errors in children.
  • To analyze the types of refractive errors observed (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism).
  • To identify age groups with a higher prevalence of these errors.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study examined 646 children (ages 0-18) in Timis County using cycloplegic refraction.
  • 63% of children had refractive errors: 49.8% hyperopia, 11.8% astigmatism, and 1.5% myopia.

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  • Prevalence was higher in the 14-16 age group, highlighting the need for regular eye examinations.

    • Impact:

    • Provides crucial data on pediatric refractive error prevalence in a specific region.
    • Emphasizes the importance of routine ophthalmological examinations for early diagnosis.
    • Informs public health strategies for vision screening programs in children.