Prevalence of strabismus among school going children in India
Saniana Anil Hegde, Joshi B.S, Karambelkar V.H

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.
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Taxonomy
TopicsOphthalmology and Visual Health Research · Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis · Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
