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Ocular morbidity among primary school children of Dhulikhel, Nepal

D Sherpa1, C R Panta, N Joshi

  • 1Nepal Eye Hospital, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu. dakki_sherpa@yahoo.com

Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology : a Biannual Peer-Reviewed Academic Journal of the Nepal Ophthalmic Society : NEPJOPH
|August 31, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Refractive errors are the most common eye problem in primary school children, affecting 10.08%. This study highlights the need for early detection and intervention for childhood ocular diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Understanding childhood disease patterns is crucial for developing effective health strategies.
  • Ocular health in children is vital for their overall development and learning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and patterns of ocular morbidity among primary school children.
  • To identify common eye conditions affecting this age group.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive eye examination was conducted on 466 primary school children from five randomly selected government schools.
  • Standard ophthalmic procedures including visual acuity, refraction, and tonometry were performed.
  • Specialized tests like funduscopy and automated perimetry were utilized for selected cases.

Main Results:

  • 10.08% of the children (47 out of 466) exhibited some form of ocular morbidity.
  • Refractive errors were the most prevalent condition, accounting for 2.36% of cases, with hypermetropia being more common than myopia.
  • Conjunctivitis (1.71%) was the second most frequent diagnosis, followed by glaucoma suspects (1.28%) and xerophthalmia (1.07%).

Conclusions:

  • Refractive errors represent the leading cause of ocular morbidity in primary school children.
  • The findings underscore the importance of regular eye screenings in schools to detect and manage common eye conditions early.
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