Journal article
Longitudinal Changes in Spherical Equivalent of Moderate to High Hyperopia: 2-to 8-Year Follow-Up of Children at an Initial Age of 5.5 to 8.4 Years
Yin Hu, Xiaohu Ding, Junwen Zeng, Dongmei Cui, Cong Li, Mingguang He, Xiao Yang
Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science | ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC | Published : 2019
Abstract
Purpose: Moderate to high hyperopia is associated with visual deficits. Currently, to our knowledge no study has reported its longitudinal refraction change in a large sample of schoolchildren. We investigated the longitudinal changes in spherical equivalent (SE) refractive error among schoolchildren with moderate to high hyperopia. Methods: Medical records of patients seeking refractions at Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center between 2009 and 2017 were reviewed retrospectively. Eligible criteria included hyperopia ≥+2.00 diopters (D) at an initial age of 6 to 8 years, at least three visits, and at least a 2-year follow-up. Individual pattern of refraction development was evaluated based on the mean..
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Awarded by Grant of Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou, China
Funding Acknowledgements
Supported by the Grant of Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou, China (201803010111). The funding organizations had no role in the design or conduct of this research.