Ocular Morbidity in School going Children of Kolar District, South India

Bansal, Amol; Krishnappa, Kanthamani; Datti, Narendra P.; Guruprasad, B S; Guha, Joyita

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“…This variation may be because of different sample sizes and the effect of mandatory school eye screening programs in their part of the world compared to ours where there is no any certified government policies which includes these sorts of screening programs. The most common ocular morbidity among preschool children was the refractive error (14.5%), which was also the most common ocular morbidity among children of different countries [13]. Myopia was the most common (8.0%) type of refractive error among the children which was consistent with some international studies [13,14].…”

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“…The most common ocular morbidity among preschool children was the refractive error (14.5%), which was also the most common ocular morbidity among children of different countries [13]. Myopia was the most common (8.0%) type of refractive error among the children which was consistent with some international studies [13,14]. In our study, the prevalence of myopia was 8.0%, which is more prevalent than in studies done in India, [15] Great Britain [16].…”

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Pattern of Ocular Morbidity among Children Referred Ophthalmology Dept. at Mugda Medical College Hospital, Mugda, Dhaka, Bangladesh

zaman

2024

Middle East Res J Med Sci

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Introduction: Childhood ophthalmic disorders can seriously impact on development, education, future employment opportunities and quality of life. The consequences are especially severe in low resource settings where resources and education are lacking. Sub-optimal vision can lead to poor academic performance, a lack of interest in school, and even dropping out. Objective: To evaluate the pattern of various ocular morbidities among preschool children. Methodology: This was a cross sectional study conducted among 200 preschool children in the age group between 3 to 6 years at Dept. of Ophthalmology, Mugda Medical College Hospital, Mugda, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2022 to December 2023. We excluded children with some other comorbidities and children who were mentally retarded. Vision was assessed with Snellen's visual acuity charts and Kay Picture chart. Anterior and posterior segment examination was done using a hand-held portable slit lamp and a direct ophthalmoscope respectively. Binocularity was assessed with a cover test at a distance and near targets and the Hirschberg corneal reflex. The refractive status of the eyes was assessed by performing static retinoscopy. All the data was analyzed according to sex, age, causes of visual impairment and types of ocular morbidity. Results: Among the total 200 preschool children screened, 86 children were boys and 114 were girls. The prevalence of ocular morbidity was found to be 20.0%. Refractive error was the most common cause of visual impairment which was seen in 14.5% of children. The overall prevalence of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism was 7.5%, 4.5%, and 2.0% respectively. The other types of ocular morbidities were strabismus in 1.0%, congenital cataract in 1%, conjunctivitis in 1%, chalazion in 10%, vernal kerato conjunctivitis in 1% and congenital ptosis in 0.5%. Conclusion: The relatively high prevalence of refractive error and occurrence of other ocular morbidities in our studied population suggests that there is a need for a large-scale community-based preschool screening program in Bangladesh so that affected preschool children can be identified early and appropriate treatment can be promptly started.

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Pattern of Ocular Morbidity among Children Referred Ophthalmology Dept. at Mugda Medical College Hospital, Mugda, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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2024

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“…Meundi AD et al (9) in their study in 2014 in school children of South India found the prevalence of ocular morbidity to be 20.12%. Amol Bansal et al (10) in Kolar District, South India in 2012 found 13.32% prevalence of ocular morbidities. In the Kariapatti pediatric eye evaluation project initiated by Arvind Eye Hospitals, Nirmalan PK et al (11 )in 2007 found a prevalence of 13.6%.…”

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Prevalence and Pattern of Ocular morbidity amongst school going children in rural and urban areas of Aligarh

Siddiqui,

Singh,

Khan

et al. 2023

Indian J Community Health

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Introduction: Many ocular diseases have their origin in early childhood and if the morbidity goes unnoticed it may adversely affect the child’s school performance and may also cause severe ocular disability in the later part of life. An early recognition and intervention leads to lifelong impact. Objective: To study the prevalence and pattern of various ocular morbidities in school going children of urban and rural areas of Aligarh. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out from October 2017 to July 2019 in 10 schools in Aligarh, a district in North Western UP. Schools from urban and rural areas were listed and 5 urban and 5 rural schools were selected by lottery method. Results: Of the total 9982 students enrolled in study, 5742 children were from urban schools, and 4240 children were from rural schools. A total 2189 students were found to be suffering from various ocular morbidities, yielding an overall prevalence of ocular morbidity of 21.93%. The prevalence in urban and rural schools was 22.41% and 21.27% respectively (P=.286). Refractive error was found to be the most common ocular morbidity followed by Vitamin A Deficiency. Conclusion: Refractive errors and Vitamin A deficiency were the most common ocular disorders identified which are preventable and treatable causes of childhood blindness. These conditions can be easily identified by regular eye screening programs and promptly corrected. Awareness among school teachers should also be improved and they should play an active role in identifying the ocular problems and referring them for timely management.

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Blepharitis: A Review on Human Clinical Trials with Synthetic and Natural Remedies

Viswambaran

Chandrababu

et al. 2020

Biomed. Pharmacol. J.

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Blepharitis is an eyelid disorder characterized by inflammation and pain. It affects all the ages and ethnic groups. Primary cause of blepharitis is poor hygienic condition. Topical antibiotics are the preferred first line therapeutic agents along with eyelid cleansing and warm compresses are recommended. Topical steroids, oral antibiotics and calcineurin inhibitors are also recommended in severe conditions. However, recurrence of disease, dose related side effects and safety regimen are still uncertain with these agents. Blepharitis needs a long term treatment, thus novel formulations and products with natural components may be considered more reliable to overcome such issues. In this review article we have discussed human clinical trials (HCTs) conducted with conventional synthetic drugs, novel drug delivery systems developed with synthetic drugs and drugs of natural origin and other supportive measures. As compared to synthetic drugs, formulations with natural origin were found to be safe with minimum side effects.

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Ocular Morbidity in School going Children of Kolar District, South India

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Pattern of Ocular Morbidity among Children Referred Ophthalmology Dept. at Mugda Medical College Hospital, Mugda, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Pattern of Ocular Morbidity among Children Referred Ophthalmology Dept. at Mugda Medical College Hospital, Mugda, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Prevalence and Pattern of Ocular morbidity amongst school going children in rural and urban areas of Aligarh

Blepharitis: A Review on Human Clinical Trials with Synthetic and Natural Remedies

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