Etude des vieces de réfraction en milieu scolaire

Abstract

Refractive errors are very common in children, they represent one of the most common causes of reduced visual acuity, hampering the success of their education. We conducted a statistical and analytical study on 178 ametropic children in El Oued Sud, and 50 ametropic children in Tiaret Ouest. The male sex was dominant. The 7 to 10 years age group provided the majority of ametropia. Astigmatism was the most frequently observed type of ametropia. In general, students with refractive problems perform poorly in school. Raising awareness and informing parents of their children's visual health and its consequences is essential. To this end, screening and especially early screening are necessary to avoid complications that harm the academic, social and professional future of the children concerned.