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Effect of spectacle correction on hyperopic children.

Chia-Wei Lin1,2,3, Cai-Mei Zheng4,5,6,7, Yo-Chang Chen8

  • 1Department of Urology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Spectacle overcorrection may improve spherical equivalent in young children with hyperopia, though visual acuity remained unchanged. Further research is needed to confirm these findings for pediatric hyperopia management.

Keywords:
HyperopiaSpectacle correctionSpherical equivalentVisual acuity

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Optometry

Background:

  • Hyperopia is a common refractive error in children, potentially causing vision impairment.
  • Effective management strategies for pediatric hyperopia are crucial for visual development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of partial versus full spectacle correction for hyperopia in preschool children.
  • To compare outcomes between full correction, overcorrection, and undercorrection groups.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of hyperopic children (aged preschool) from October 2011 to October 2018.
  • Children were classified into full correction, overcorrection, and undercorrection groups.
  • Minimum one-year follow-up to assess visual acuity and refractive error.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) across all correction groups.
  • The overcorrection group showed a significant improvement in spherical equivalent (SE) compared to full and undercorrection.
  • Spectacle overcorrection demonstrated a trend towards better refractive outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Spectacle overcorrection may be beneficial for improving spherical equivalent in preschool children with hyperopia.
  • Further randomized controlled trials are necessary to validate these findings and assess long-term visual impact.