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Al-Madani Victor Mousa1, Al-Eajailat Machael Suha2
1Department of Ophthalmology, King Hussein Medical Center, Neuroophthalmology Fellowship, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. mousamad@yahoo.com
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|March 11, 2014
Summary
A study in Jordan found a high prevalence of refractive errors in children aged 6-14. This highlights the need for early visual screening programs to prevent conditions like amblyopia.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Eye Care
- Public Health
Background:
- Eye diseases in children can lead to long-term vision impairment.
- Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing pediatric ocular conditions.
- Visual screening programs are essential for identifying vision problems in school-aged children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of eye diseases among children in Jordan.
- To assess the necessity of implementing a visual screening program for children in the region.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted in four hospitals across Jordan from July 2010 to July 2012.
- Ophthalmologic assessments, including visual acuity and slit-lamp examinations, were performed on 3200 children aged 6-14.
- Refraction under cycloplegia was conducted for children with visual acuity below 20/20.
Main Results:
- Ocular abnormalities were detected in 11.4% of the children studied.
- Refractive errors were the most common abnormality, affecting 8.9% of participants.
- Other findings included vernal catarrh (1.6%), squint (0.5%), severe visual impairment (0.12%), and blindness (0.03%).
Conclusions:
- The high prevalence of refractive errors in Jordanian school children underscores the importance of early detection.
- Implementing a visual screening program in early school years is recommended to prevent amblyopia.
- Regular eye examinations are vital for maintaining children's visual health and preventing irreversible vision loss.
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