2013
DOI: 10.3928/01913913-20120804-02
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Amblyopia and Refractive Errors Among School-Aged Children With Low Socioeconomic Status in Southeastern Turkey

Abstract: Visual impairment is a common disorder in school-aged children. Eye health screening programs are beneficial in early detection and proper treatment of refractive errors.

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“…[17][18][19] Although there is no population-based comprehensive research in Turkey, 21,062 children were examined in a study that included school-age children in Southern East Anatolia. 3.2% myopia, 5.9% hyperopia, and 14.3% astigmatism were determined, and 22.7% of children were determined to need spectacles.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[17][18][19] Although there is no population-based comprehensive research in Turkey, 21,062 children were examined in a study that included school-age children in Southern East Anatolia. 3.2% myopia, 5.9% hyperopia, and 14.3% astigmatism were determined, and 22.7% of children were determined to need spectacles.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…10 Erdem ve ark. 11 okul öncesi çocuklarda (3-6 yaş) ambliyopi sıklığını %2,97 olarak tespit etmişler ve en sık nedeni ezotropya olmuştur.…”
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“…Amblyopia was found in almost 3% of youth. 33 Universal screening programs focused on school-aged children are essential for detecting and treating refractive errors or amblyopia. For lower socio-economic settings, universal school-based programs may provide better catchment to everyone.…”
Section: Screening Initiationmentioning
confidence: 99%