Prevalence of ocular morbidity among children aged 17 years or younger in the eastern India

Rao, Gullapalli N; Sabnam, Silpa; Pal, Sweta; Rizwan, Huma; Thakur, Bhaskar; Pal, Arttatrana

doi:10.2147/opth.s171822

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“…5,8 However in the study done at Tanzania, the prevalence of squint was found to be only 0.5%. 18 Convergence Insufficiency accounted for 2.44% of cases in our study which is somewhat consistent with the study done by Shrestha et al (3.4%) 16 .…”

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“…Conjunctival disorders comprised 6.01% cases in our study with allergic conjunctivitis being more common than infective conjunctivitis. Reported prevalence of conjunctivitis in urban setting of Nepal is 4.3 % which is somewhat consistent with our results 16 . Geographical location, seasonal variation and personal hygiene are the factors responsible for conjunctival diseases.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…In various studies done in Nepal, prevalence of lid disorders reported was from 0.8% to 9.6% 16,19 . In our study, it is 5.4 % with blepharitis being most common.…”

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Ocular morbidity among children of Baglung, Nepal

Sharma

Rajak

Shrestha

2020

J. Kathmandu Med. Coll.

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Background: Development of the visual system occurs during childhood and is completed by eight years of life. Ocular disorders occurring during this period can lead to visual impairment which can have a lifelong impact on the life of the child. Early detection and treatment of ocular problems among children minimizes the risk of visual impairment and amblyopia. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the pattern of ocular morbidity among children attending the health camp in Baglung. Methodology: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted to determine the pattern of ocular morbidity among children in the western region of Nepal, Baglung district. The study was conducted in the month of December 2019 for 2 days after receiving ethical approval. All data obtained were analyzed according to age, sex and pattern of ocular morbidity and were expressed in frequency, percentage and mean as applicable. Convenience sampling technique was used. Results: Five hundred and thirty two children were evaluated in the study. Among them, 143 (26.87%) had ocular morbidity. The mean age of children with ocular morbidity was 9.6± 5.4 years. The total male to female ratio was 1.18:1 and that amongst those with ocular morbidities was seen to be 2.04:1.1. The most common ocular morbidity was refractive error in 43(8.08%) followed by conjunctival in 32(6.01%) and lid disorders in 29(5.45%) respectively. Conclusion: Most of the morbidities observed were either preventable or treatable, therefore, eye health camp is an effective method to identify them.

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Ocular morbidity among children of Baglung, Nepal

Sharma

Rajak

Shrestha

2020

J. Kathmandu Med. Coll.

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“…Patients examined were from all age group with the maximum numbers in the age group 1 -10 years (18%), subsequently followed by 11 -20 years (16%), 41 -50 years (15.6%) ( Figure 3). These findings are similar to a study done in India and Nigeria that showed that children are affected with ocular morbidity conditions than the older age [12] [13].…”

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A Survey on Pattern of Ocular Morbidity in a Rural Community in Rwanda

Ekemiri¹,

Omondi²,

Uwisunze³

et al. 2019

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Background: Majority of ocular morbidities found in developing countries are preventable and curable and vary from country to country and from community to community. Screening of ophthalmic conditions in communities with underserved ophthalmic services, can help detect and treat various spectra of ocular morbidity. Untreated ocular conditions may lead to vision impairments and blindness. Methods: A free walked-in ophthalmic screening outreach survey was conducted at a rural community in Rwanda and the total number of attendees was 762. Patients' demographics, detailed case history, and ophthalmic specific evaluation tests generated the survey data. Treatment offered was based on the diagnoses made. Patients who required special treatment or reviews were referred to the health care facilities for further investigations and subsequent management. The recorded data on observation forms were analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software using descriptive statistics. Results: Majority (91.5%) of the patients were from Mageragera community where the outreach was conducted. The number of females 71.7% (546) seen were more than males 28.3% (213) in the ratio of 2.5:1. Age group with the highest number of patients was (1-10) years, 139 (18.2%) while the least was ≥71 years, 34 (4.5%). Among ocular morbidities diagnosed, conjunctivitis ranked highest 562 (73.8%), followed by refractive errors 118 (15.5%) and cataract 31 (4.1%). Glaucoma was diagnosed in 4 (0.5%) clients. Medication given included steroidal, non-steroidal and antibiotics ophthalmic drugs. Conclusion: A total of 762 patients benefited from early diagnoses, treatment and referrals. The pattern of eye diseases observed was similar to other reports from other developing countries. Statistics from this survey provides baseline data which can be used for planning, management and prevention of ocular conditions in the studied community as well as in research.

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“…[2] Visual impairment in children also affects the parents or caregivers as the service needs of children with VI are high especially the concerns for their education and career support and these challenges are expressed as family stress. [3,4] Majority of the causes leading to VI in children are preventable or treatable and that is why many recent studies have highlighted the importance of preschool vision screening [5][6][7][8] or screening in school children [9][10][11][12] for early detection and prompt management of the problems related to abnormal vision in children. The prevalence of VI in children varies with geographical locations in the world and within countries, facility of eye care services and economic development of the country.…”

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Prevalence and causes of visual impairment in Saudi children of Arar city

Parrey¹

2019

Ann Clin Anal Med

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Aim: In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence and main causes of visual impairment (VI) among Saudi children of Arar, the capital city of the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia. Material and Method: This population-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 410 Saudi children aged from 6 to 16 years. The examination included visual acuity (VA) testing, ocular motility evaluation, refraction, slit lamp, and fundus examinations. Results: A total of 410 Saudi children aged from 6 to 16 (9.8 ± 2.9 years) were enrolled in the current study; 195 (47.5%) were males and 215 (52.4%) were females. According to WHO classification, VI was diagnosed in 42 (10.2%) cases and 36 (8.7%) cases suffered unilateral diminution of visual acuity (UDoVA). Cases of VI were further classified depending on the severity of VI into mild VI in 34 (8.3%), low vision in 6 (1.4%) and blindness in 2 (0.04%) children. Visual impairment was more common in children aged ≤ 10 years. Refractive error was the most common eye morbidity diagnosed in 167 (40.7%) children of the studied population followed by strabismus in 28 cases (6.8%), then amblyopia in 10 cases (2.4%). Discussion: Visual impairment (VI) in children can have a significant impact on the quality of their life including their performance at school and future employment opportunities. Visual impairment among Saudi children in Arar city is highly prevalent. The leading causes are refractive errors, strabismus and amblyopia. Strategies focused on screening, timely diagnosis and treatment of these causes should help to reduce the burden of childhood VI.

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Prevalence of ocular morbidity among children aged 17 years or younger in the eastern India

Cited by 19 publications

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Ocular morbidity among children of Baglung, Nepal

Ocular morbidity among children of Baglung, Nepal

A Survey on Pattern of Ocular Morbidity in a Rural Community in Rwanda

Prevalence and causes of visual impairment in Saudi children of Arar city

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