Near vision in individuals with Down syndrome: a vision screening study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Children with Down syndrome are known to have reduced focusing ability for near vision (hypoaccommodation). Through a vision screening study we investigated the correlation between hypoaccommodation and near visual acuity in individuals with Down syndrome.

Methods

A cross-sectional vision screening study was conducted on individuals with Down Syndrome. The screening was done in 4 city schools and 1 screening was conducted as a part of the Special Olympics Bharat program. In addition to the conventional vision screening tests, Nott dynamic retinoscopy was also performed. Both adults and children (age < 18 years) were included.

Results

A total of 55 participants (33 children: age 6 to 17 years, 22 adults: age 18 to 41 years) with Down syndrome were screened.

SUBMITTER: Satgunam P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7005683 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature