Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Study of Epidemiology of Refractive Errors in Children of Age group 7-15years Attending Ophthalmology

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Dr. Jyothi N Sanganal, 2Dr. Geetha S Bandi, 3Dr. Manish K, 4Dr. Amogh Harsoor

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Background: Refractive Error is a treatable and avoidable cause of visual impairment seen in all age groups. Children of age group 7-14 or less are in growing age have more propensity to develop refractive errors due varied reasons. Our motto in this study is to counsel mothers, early detection of refractive errors and prompt management. Aims &Objective: To determine prevalence and pattern of refractive errors in children of age group of 7-15 years, at tertiary care hospital i.e. ESIC Medical college and Hospital, Kalaburagi.

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