Refractive errors, visual impairment and utilization of spectacles among primary school children in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
3rd International Conference on Eye and Vision
August 21-23, 2017 | Toronto, Canada
Ezinne Ngozika Esther
Madonna University Nigeria
Scientific Tracks Abstracts : Ophthalmol Case Rep
Abstract:
This study aims to estimate the prevalence of refractive error and visual impairment, and the use of corrective spectacles among primary school children in Onitsha North and South Local Government areas, Anambra State, Nigeria. The refractive error study in children (RESC) protocol developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) will be used to determine the prevalence of refractive error and visual impairment in primary school children in Onitsha Anambra State, Nigeria. This study will also determine the use of corrective spectacles in this group by using a questionnaire. The findings from this study will serve as a baseline data to plan, implement and monitor refractive error amelioration project and in subsequent evaluation of refractive error programs in Anambra state, Nigeria.
Biography:
Ezinne Ngozika Esther is a Nigerian. Studied optometry at Abia State University Uturu Nigeria and obtained the Doctor of Optometry Degree in 2006. She is very Passionate about Optometry Profession and has worked with Orbis International and Brien Holden vision Institute. She is interested in Pediatric optometry and Low vision. She has worked as a lecturer at the University of Gondar Ethiopia, Mzuzu University Malawi and Madonna University Nigeria. Currently, she is a postgraduate student of University of Kwa Zulu -Natal Durban South Africa. She has eight Research Publications, has 5 siblings and likes reading, watching television and listening to music.
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