Background: The association between deafness and ocular problems is well established; however the nature and prevalence of these problems are diverse across the globe. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the nature and prevalence of ophthalmologic abnormalities in deaf students and offer treatment to those with remediable conditions. Method: Eighty seven deaf students aged between six and 25 years were examined in a school for the deaf. The study was cross-sectional and descriptive in nature. The research proforma was developed to collect the data. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel.
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