Prevalence of strabismus among school going children in India

TL;DR

This study examines how common strabismus is among schoolchildren in India and its potential impact on academic performance.

Contribution

The study provides insights into strabismus prevalence and associated factors among Indian schoolchildren.

Findings

Strabismus prevalence was evaluated in 995 children across rural and urban areas.

No statistically significant differences were found for variables like screen time and outdoor activity.

Close monitoring and early intervention are recommended to prevent academic and vision issues.

Abstract

Children with strabismus (crossed eyes" or "squint) may have functional issues with reading and other academic activities, possibly
resulting in reduction of overall academic achievement. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the prevalence of strabismus and its
role with total of 995 students randomly divided between rural and urban area during camp with their relative histories, screen time,
outdoor activity, reading time and ocular examination. We found difference for all the variables with no statistical significance.
Hence, it is essential to monitor these children closely and intervene before their situation deteriorates to prevent this condition
from adversely affecting their vision or academic performance.