Brinda Haren Shah¹* and Dr. Dipali Satani(Purohit)²

¹Ph.D. Scholar, Optometry, Gujarat University, India
²Professor of Ophthalmology, SHRI C.H. Nagri Eye Hospital, SMT. NHL Municipal Medical College, India

*Corresponding Author: Brinda Haren Shah, Ph.D. Scholar, Optometry, Gujarat University, India

Received: October 07, 2023; Published: October 24, 2023

Abstract

Objective: This research paper aimed to investigate the prevalence and distribution of different types of refractive errors in pediatric patients with low vision conditions.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 200 pediatric patients with various low vision conditions, aged between 3 to 16 years. Comprehensive ophthalmic examinations, including cycloplegic refraction, were performed to assess the refractive status of each participant. The types of refractive errors, including myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, were recorded for analysis.

Results: The results revealed that refractive errors were highly prevalent in pediatric patients with low vision conditions. Myopia was the most common refractive error, observed in 45% of the participants, with a range of spherical equivalents between -2.00 to -6.00 diopters. Hyperopia was present in 30% of the cases, with spherical equivalents ranging from +2.00 to +5.00 diopters. Astigmatism was detected in 25% of the participants, ranging from -1.00 to -3.50 diopters. The distribution of refractive errors varied among different low vision conditions, with myopia being the most prevalent in patients with congenital cataracts (50%) and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) (40%), while hyperopia was more common in patients with Leber's congenital amaurosis (LCA) (50%).

Conclusion: This study highlights the significant impact of refractive errors on pediatric patients with low vision conditions. Myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism were the predominant types of refractive errors observed in this population. The findings underscore the importance of early and accurate refractive error assessment in pediatric low vision patients, as appropriate correction can significantly improve their visual function, enhance daily activities, and support their developmental and educational needs.

Keywords: Refractive Error; Pediatric; Low Vision; Myopia; Hyperopia; Astigmatism; Congenital Cataracts; Retinopathy of Prematurity; Leber's Congenital Amaurosis

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Citation

Citation: Brinda Haren Shah and Dipali Satani. “Types of Refractive Error in Pediatric Low Vision Condition".Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 6.11 (2023): 53-56.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2023 Brinda Haren Shah and Dipali Satani. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.