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A pilot program providing free eyeglasses and education significantly increased their use among elementary students. This intervention promoted consistent vision care and classroom wear, even after the program concluded.

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early childhood/early interventionelementaryeye carehealth educationparent/family

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  • Public Health
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Vision

Background:

  • Vision impairment is a significant barrier to learning in children.
  • Many children with refractive errors lack access to corrective eyeglasses.
  • Early intervention is crucial for addressing vision problems in school-aged children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a pilot intervention designed to increase the use of eyeglasses among first and second graders.
  • To assess the long-term impact of the intervention on consistent eyeglass wear.

Main Methods:

  • A one-group pretest-posttest design was employed.
  • Children received eye evaluations and, if needed, two pairs of eyeglasses.
  • Parental education on eye care and teacher monitoring of eyeglass use were incorporated.

Main Results:

  • Before the intervention, only 6.7% of children with refractive error wore eyeglasses; this increased to 73.3% post-intervention (p = .002).
  • The intervention demonstrated a statistically significant increase in classroom eyeglass usage.
  • The positive effects on eyeglass use persisted for at least six months after the intervention ended.

Conclusions:

  • A multifactorial intervention effectively promotes eyeglass use in school children.
  • Addressing barriers to vision care, including provision of attractive eyeglasses and education, is key.
  • Sustained use of corrective eyewear can be achieved through comprehensive school-based programs.