European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Objective: To study the prevalence of ocular morbidity status among medical students.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted over a time period of three months. The study population of 300 students was comprised of 180 male and 120 female students from different academic years. Each subject was examined by the optometrist using auto refractometer without the use of cycloplegia for objective assessment of refraction, cover test for examination of non strabismus binocular vision and Schirmer strip for assessment of dryness of eye. Obtained data was statistically analysed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 18.
Results: In our study population of 300 students, mean age was 20 years with a standard deviation 1.6. 180 (60%) students were male and remaining 120 (40%) were females. Myopia was found to be the commonest error of refraction (69%).Convergence defected was detected in 19.3% of students and moderate dry eye was found in 16.3% of students.
Conclusion: Myopia, convergence accomodation error and moderately dry eye were found to be the common morbidities in the young adults. A regular check-up is essential for timely correction of these morbidities and prevention of further deterioration of the vision.