| Autor: |
Sergio Latorre-Arteaga, Diana Gil-González, Olga Enciso, Aoife Phelan, Ángel García-Muñoz, Johannes Kohler |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2014 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Global Health Action, Vol 7, Iss 0, Pp 1-7 (2014) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1654-9880 |
| DOI: |
10.3402/gha.v7.22656 |
| Popis: |
Background: Refractive error is defined as the inability of the eye to bring parallel rays of light into focus on the retina, resulting in nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (Hyperopia) or astigmatism. Uncorrected refractive error in children is associated with increased morbidity and reduced educational opportunities. Vision screening (VS) is a method for identifying children with visual impairment or eye conditions likely to lead to visual impairment. Objective: To analyze the utility of vision screening conducted by teachers and to contribute to a better estimation of the prevalence of childhood refractive errors in Apurimac, Peru. Design: A pilot vision screening program in preschool (Group I) and elementary school children (Group II) was conducted with the participation of 26 trained teachers. Children whose visual acuity was |
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