Refractive Errors Among Medical Students

Sijapati, Milesh Jung; Basnet, Pragya Singh; Basnet, Anjila

doi:10.3126/nmj.v1i1.20394

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“…In this study, the prevalence of refractive errors was 45.1%, with myopia having the highest prevalence (59%); furthermore, studies done among medical students in Nepal, Singapore, and Taiwan diagnosed them to have refractive errors with myopia scoring 64.81%, 89.6%, and 92.8%, respectively [18,19]. All studies agreed that myopia is the most common form of refractive error among medical students, the increasing rates of myopia among medical students could be due to near work tasks and computer use [20].…”

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The Relationship between Visual Discomfort and Academic Performance among Medical Students at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Aljawi

Alahmari

Alharbi

et al. 2021

JPRI

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Background: Visual discomfort or asthenopia is presented through unpleasant somatic and perceptual symptoms including headaches, fatigue, light sensitivity, blurred text, diplopia, movement of letters, and fading and impaired reading performance. Its etiology can be prolonged exposure to near work tasks such as reading or computer use. The American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus stated that vision problems could negatively affect learning. Objectives: To measure the prevalence of visual discomfort among the medical students at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) and evaluate its effect on their academic performance. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 at KAU in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with 417 medical students. The data were collected using an electronic questionnaire that was sent to their phone numbers. The statistical analyses were done using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) software version 21. Results: The visual discomfort symptom scores demonstrated that 87% of the participants scored low, while 12.2% scored moderately; none of the participants scored high. We did not find any significant relationship between visual discomfort and students' cumulative GPA or GPA of the last semester. We noted that the most common visual discomfort symptoms were associated with reading and light sensitivity. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that visual discomfort symptoms did not affect the cumulative or last semester GPA.

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The Relationship between Visual Discomfort and Academic Performance among Medical Students at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Aljawi

Alahmari

Alharbi

et al. 2021

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“…8 In our study, the prevalence of myopia was 42.65%, among the 279 medical students, which was lower in comparison to prevalence studies done on medical students in our geographic region. 10,11 In similar studies conducted on medical students, the prevalence of myopia was 64.81%, 10 in Nepal, 52.78% in India, 11 and 47% in Pakistan. 12 The Raine study which was conducted in Australia reported the prevalence of myopia in young adults between the age of 20 to 28 years as 25.8% to 33.2%, 13 which is lower compared to our study.…”

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Myopia among Medical Undergraduates of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

et al. 2023

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Introduction: Myopia is defined as a refractive error in which rays of light entering the eye parallel to the optic axis are brought to focus in front of the retina when accommodation is relaxed. Globally, myopia prevalence is on the rise for unknown reasons. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of myopia among undergraduates of a medical school. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among medical undergraduates of a medical school between 2 May 2022 to 3 August 2022 after receiving ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee of the same institute (Reference number: 21/20). A proforma was distributed among the medical undergraduates and data from known myopic students were collected. A convenience sampling method was used. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated. Results: Among 279 medical undergraduates, myopia was seen in 119 (42.65%) (36.85-48.45, 95% Confidence Interval). The mean age of the myopic undergraduates was 21±1.47 years. Conclusions: The prevalence of myopia among undergraduates was found to be lower than the other studies done in similar settings.

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“…The occurrence of vision problems among medical students has been documented to range from 21.4% to 59.5% in various countries. Specifically, in Pakistan, the prevalence is reported as 59.5% [8], while in India it is 49.6% [9], Saudi Arabia 48.8% [10], Iraq 33.3% [11], Malaysia 32.2% [12], and Nepal 21.4% [13]. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide the prevalence of refractive errors in our study since we did not conduct refraction tests or subjective corrections to determine the specific type and severity of vision problems among the students.…”

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Knowledge and Practice of Refractive Error Correction in Medical Students of National Defence University of Malaysia

Reddy,

Ambigga

2024

JAMMR

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Objective: To assess the knowledge and practice of refractive error correction (spectacles and contact lenses) in medical students of National Defence University of Malaysia using a survey questionnaire. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire was conducted among the medical students from first to fifth year. The questionnaire gathered socio-demographic information, knowledge about refractive errors, methods of vision improvement, as well as knowledge and usage of spectacles and contact lenses. The questionnaire was administered after obtaining written consent. SPSS version 24 software was used for data analysis, calculating frequencies for all variables. Results: Out of 205 participating medical students, the majority were male (59.5%), Malays (65.9%), and military cadets (74.1%). While 63.7% were aware of refractive errors, only 51.7% knew about treatment options. Of the respondents, 36.3% wore glasses, with only 8% aware of alternatives like contact lenses and laser treatment. Family history indicated 41 families with a history of wearing glasses, and 15.1% knew about lazy eye. Notably, 45.2% preferred spectacles, while 20.5% opted for contact lenses. Among contact lens users (10.9%), 63.6% were aware of associated complications, and 86.4% practiced handwashing. However, only 68.2% cleaned their lenses with prescribed solutions. A subset (22.7%) admitted to sleeping with lenses, and 59.9% discontinued use of contact lenses after eye problems. Reasons for using contact lenses included comfort during military training, outdoor activities, and sports. Factors influencing choice of contact lenses included comfort, cost, ease of maintenance, and cosmetic purposes. Conclusion: The study highlighted that 36% of medical students wore spectacles, with 11% using contact lenses. While students displayed good knowledge of refractive errors, awareness of treatment options was lacking. Knowledge about contact lenses was generally good, but improper care and compliance were prevalent, posing risks of complications. The findings underscore the importance of education and communication to enhance compliance and mitigate contact lens-related complications in the student population.

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Refractive Errors Among Medical Students

Cited by 5 publications

References 6 publications

The Relationship between Visual Discomfort and Academic Performance among Medical Students at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

The Relationship between Visual Discomfort and Academic Performance among Medical Students at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Myopia among Medical Undergraduates of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Knowledge and Practice of Refractive Error Correction in Medical Students of National Defence University of Malaysia

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