Dr.Athili Leshini

Dr.Priya Lakshmi Khangembam, Dr.Nazma Begum, None

Abstract

AIM OF THE STUDY: To study the prevalence and determinants of spectacle non-compliance at 6 to 12 months in school children given spectacles in refraction camps. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Rural school children who were given glasses at a subsidized rate in refraction camps were administered a questionnaire at 6 to 12 months from the date of issue of spectacles to determine the compliance rate and the reasons for noncompliance. RESULTS: Out of the 303 children who were administered the questionnaire, 144 students (47.5%) were found to be compliant to spectacles. The reasons for non-compliance were broken or lost glasses, peer pressure, parental concern and problems like headache and watering. CONCLUSION: Quality optic dispensing and lack of awareness among children as well as parents about the visual benefits of wearing spectacles are the problems that need to be addressed in order to improve spectacle compliance among school children.