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Analysis Study Research Paper | Community Medicine | Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025 | Pages: 60 - 65 | India
Assessment of Refractive Error among Middle School Children in Rural Meerut: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Introduction: Eye diseases originating in childhood often go unnoticed, impacting academic performance and potentially causing permanent vision damage. Refractive error, a prevalent visual impairment where the eye fails to focus light correctly, is a significant public health issue. Middle school children (11-14 years) are at a critical stage of visual development, making accurate diagnosis and management of refractive errors essential for their academic and social well-being. Objectives: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of refractive error among public and private middle school children in Rural Meerut and identify associated risk factors. Methodology: A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2024 to March 2025 in selected rural Meerut schools. The study population included 350 students from 6th to 8th standard, selected using a multistage sampling method. Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and Epi-info software, with associations between qualitative variables assessed using the Chi-square test (p
Keywords: Refractive error, Myopia, Middle school children, Risk factors, Rural Meerut, Vision screening
How to Cite?: Ashu Choudhary, Tanveer Bano, Sanjeev Kumar, Ganesh Singh, Lokesh Kumar Singh, "Assessment of Refractive Error among Middle School Children in Rural Meerut: A Cross-Sectional Study", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 60-65, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25731194640, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25731194640