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Refractive error distribution in a profoundly retarded population

C S Amos

    American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
    |April 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Refractive error distribution in profoundly intellectually disabled individuals showed a trend toward myopia. This study found significant differences in mean spherical equivalent compared to earlier research on similar populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neuroscience
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Refractive errors are common vision impairments.
    • Intellectual disability can be associated with various health conditions, including visual impairments.
    • Limited data exists on refractive error distribution in profoundly intellectually disabled populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the distribution of refractive errors in a cohort of profoundly intellectually disabled individuals.
    • To compare the refractive error profile of this cohort with previously published data.

    Main Methods:

    • Ophthalmic examination was conducted on 103 profoundly intellectually disabled individuals.
    • Refractive errors, including myopia, were assessed.
    • Statistical analysis was performed to compare findings with existing literature.

    Main Results:

    • The distribution of refractive errors was skewed towards myopia in the studied population.
    • A significant difference in mean spherical equivalent was observed when compared to combined data from earlier studies of severely and profoundly intellectually disabled individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • Profound intellectual disability may be associated with a higher prevalence of myopia.
    • Further research is needed to understand the specific visual health needs of individuals with profound intellectual disability.

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