Dr. Shobhana Rath

Prof.Sumita Mohapatra, Dr.Subhashree Mohanta, Dr.Sonali Panda

Abstract

A prospective cross-sectional study to detect the onset of myopia in school going children aged 6-10 years including 100 students was done between jan23-march23.PURPOSE-To study the incidence in school going children aged 6-10 years. METHOD- 50 boys and 50 girls aged 6-10 years were included in the study. Demographics (hours spent on screen, type of screen, educational purpose, outdoor activity) UCDVA, BCVA, cycloplegic refraction was done. RESULTS-Most used device was cell phone followed by tablet. 60% of girls had newly developed myopia and only 40% boys had newer onset. Overall incidence was found to be increased by 2/3rd than what it was earlier. Lower outdoor activity in addition to more screen time increased the incidence in school going girls aged 6-10 yrs (p value <0.05). CONCLUSION: increased screen time, lack of outdoor activity, increased the incidence of myopia more in girls than boys.