A Statistical Study of Spectacle Use and Eye Health of School Students: A Special Reference to Satara District, Maharashtra

Balekundri A.S.; Ahirekar V.G.1

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Publication Date: 2024/12/04

Abstract: In recent years, the prevalence of eye health problems among school students has became a growing concern worldwide. School age is very important in every child’s life starting from physical growth to educational and social life. Giving attention in this period may result in proper development. This survey can provide insights into potential issues students are facing and will help to identify risk factors that influence the eye problems in School students. The primary focus of this study was to determine the compliance of spectacle wear among school students. A cross-sectional, descriptive questionnaire- based study was conducted among the school students in the Satara District, Maharashtra. Data was collected from total 468 students aged 5-17 years, classes 1–10, from five schools in Satara District. 52.26% of students experience changes in their facial and neck structure due to spectacles. This paper provides empirical evidence examining significant association between practicing yoga or eye exercises and eye problems, how many years students are using spectacles and changes in facial and neck structure and also check whether there are any significant difference in current spectacle number and number when student first got spectacle using statistical tests. Additionally, it examines the awareness about computer vision syndrome among school students and also determines which eye problems they mostly face.

Keywords: Spectacle and Associated Risk Factors, School Students, Eye Problems, etc.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24NOV1472

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