Compliance with spectacle use among schoolchildren in a school health programme in Islamabad, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Uncorrected refractive error is a leading cause of visual impairment globally, significantly affecting an individual's educational outcomes, economic opportunities and overall well-being. This study evaluates the compliance with spectacle use among schoolchildren in Islamabad, Pakistan, and identifies factors influencing spectacle wearing.

Methods

A quasi-experimental study was conducted within 14 conveniently selected schools, targeting children aged 5-18 y. Children in Group 1 received free spectacles following an eye examination, while children in Group 2 received only a prescription for spectacles. Data were collected through interviews and the influence of mode of delivery on spectacles ownership and use was analysed.

Results

A total of 790 children pa

SUBMITTER: Trotignon G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12709045 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature