Refractive Error and Ocular Pathology of Children Examined in an Ophthalmological Practice in Moldova.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objective: Poor vision can lead to low academic performance and negatively affect the quality of life. In Moldova, there are few guidelines for vision and eye care in children. Further, the prevalence of refractive errors, visual impairment, or eye disease in Moldovan children is unknown. The study aimed to explore the prevalence of refractive errors and eye disease among children examined in ophthalmological practice in Moldova. Methods: The study had a cross-sectional design, including consecutive patients, aged <18 years, examined in an ophthalmological practice in Chișinău, Moldova, during two time periods, from July to September 2018 and from May to June 2023. Results: Data of 299 children (157 female) aged 0-18 years were collected. In all, 177 (59.2%)

SUBMITTER: Ziziuchin V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11899808 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature