Causes of visual impairment: a retrospective study in Macedonian children
Journal
Journal of Ophthalmology (Ukraine)
Date Issued
2020
Author(s)
Tasevska, D.
Abstract
Background: Reliable data on the prevalence and causes of visual impairment in children
are necessary for developing a systematic vision screening program with valid and reliable
test protocols.
Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence, main causes, and associated
factors of visual impairment among Macedonian children aged 0–18 years.
Methods: This retrospective study analyzed the clinical record of 829 children, attending the
department of ophthalmology from October 2013 to October 2018. The following variables
were investigated: age, gender, and diagnosis.
Results: The prevalence of visual impairment was statistical significance higher in girls
than in boys (p<0.05), with a male to female ratio of 1/1.2 .The most frequent diagnostics
were refractive errors (42.6%), ocular inflammation (20.6%), and strabismus (9%).
Conclusion: In our country, data on the prevalence, magnitude and causes of visual
impairment in children are needed for planning and evaluating preventive and curative
services for children, and for planning special education and low vision services.
are necessary for developing a systematic vision screening program with valid and reliable
test protocols.
Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence, main causes, and associated
factors of visual impairment among Macedonian children aged 0–18 years.
Methods: This retrospective study analyzed the clinical record of 829 children, attending the
department of ophthalmology from October 2013 to October 2018. The following variables
were investigated: age, gender, and diagnosis.
Results: The prevalence of visual impairment was statistical significance higher in girls
than in boys (p<0.05), with a male to female ratio of 1/1.2 .The most frequent diagnostics
were refractive errors (42.6%), ocular inflammation (20.6%), and strabismus (9%).
Conclusion: In our country, data on the prevalence, magnitude and causes of visual
impairment in children are needed for planning and evaluating preventive and curative
services for children, and for planning special education and low vision services.
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