Ocular abnormalities in children from a Malaysian school for the deaf

S. Elango, T. N.K. Reddy, S. R. Shriwas

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Abstract

The prevalence of ocular abnormalities was studied in 165 children from a Malaysian school for the deaf Ninety-five children (57.6%) had one or more ocular abnormalities. Rubella retinopathy was the commonest form of ocular abnormality (35.2%). Refractive errors were found in 23 children (13.9%). Refractive errors in the rubella group were significantly more common than in the non-rubella group of deaf children (p < 0.001) (χ2 test). Thirteen children had congenital anomalies causing significantly impaired vision. Ophthalmological examination of deaf children helps in the detection of cases with rubella eye signs and thus helps to identify the cause of deafness. Since deaf children are at greater risk of visual and ocular abnormalities, periodical ophthalmological examination should be carried out in these children.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)149-152
Number of pages4
JournalAnnals of Tropical Paediatrics
Volume14
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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