Abstract
Background: Refractive errors are one of the most common causes of visual impairment worldwide. Uncorrected, under corrected and undetected refractive errors among school-going children are the most significant problem in developing countries like India. Schools are the best place for early detection of ocular morbidity. Myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism are the three main types of refractive errors, of which myopia is the most common type in school-going children.
 Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried among school-going. 500 students were selected conveniently. Data were collected using a pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire and analysed using Statistical Package for social sciences (SPSS) software. Descriptive statistics were used and a Chi-square test of significance was applied.
 Results: The prevalence of myopia was found to be 12.2%. There is a significant association between the Age & sex and the presence of myopia.
 Conclusions: Myopia is the most common refractive errors among school-going children that can be treated with early intervention to prevent irreversible complications
 Keywords: Prevalence, Refractive error, Myopia, Risk factors
Highlights
The eye is one of the most remarkable sensory systems in the human body.[1]
Myopia is the most common refractive errors among school-going children that can be treated with early intervention to prevent irreversible complications Keywords: Prevalence, Refractive error, Myopia, Risk factors
The prevalence of myopia is more than 2 times higher among East Asians in different countries and it seems to be increasing among younger people in East Asia
Summary
The eye is one of the most remarkable sensory systems in the human body.[1]. Refractive error is one of the primary causes of visual impairment in children worldwide.[2]. Abstract Background: Refractive errors are one of the most common causes of visual impairment worldwide. Uncorrected, under corrected and undetected refractive errors among school-going children are the most significant problem in developing countries like India.
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