PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Maaita, Jamal F.
AU  - Sunna, Linna F.
AU  - Al-Madani, Mousa V.
AU  - Horrani, Suhair M.
TI  - Eye diseases in children in Southern Jordan
DP  - 2003 Feb 01
TA  - Saudi Medical Journal
PG  - 154--156
VI  - 24
IP  - 2
4099  - http://smj.org.sa/content/24/2/154.short
4100  - http://smj.org.sa/content/24/2/154.full
SO  - Saudi Med J2003 Feb 01; 24
AB  - OBJECTIVE: To study the prevalence of refractive errors and certain eye diseases in children in southern Jordan.METHODS: In the period between May 2001 and April 2002, 1725 patients (6-14 years of age) visiting the Pediatric Clinics in Prince Ali Hospital, Jordan for non ophthalmologic complaints were tested by a pediatrician for their visual acuity (VA) using a Snellen's E-chart. Patients with suspected eye abnormalities and those with VA of <6/12 were referred for further detailed eye examination.RESULTS: Twelve patients had bilateral VA of <6/12, and an additional 5 patients had unilateral VA of <6/12. Strabismus was seen in 9 patients (0.5%), and amblyopia in 5 patients (0.3%). Vernal keratoconjunctivitis was seen in 26 patients (1.5%).CONCLUSION: It is important to conduct a large study, perhaps a multicenter study to evaluate the eye diseases in developing countries.