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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v66i8.3247
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Huy, T. D. M., Tuan, L. A., Nguyen, N. L. H., Phuc, P. H., Nguyen , H. C., & Hoang, T. H. (2025). ASSESSMENT OF ANISOMETROPIA IN VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AGED 6-14 YEARS IN HO CHI MINH CITY. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 66(8). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v66i8.3247

ASSESSMENT OF ANISOMETROPIA IN VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AGED 6-14 YEARS IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Tran Dinh Minh Huy, Le Anh Tuan, Nguyen Le Hoang Nguyen, Phan Hong Phuc, Huynh Chi Nguyen, Tran Huy Hoang

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Abstract

Objectives: To assess the prevalence and characteristics of anisometropia in children aged 6-14 years with visual impairment in Ho Chi Minh City.


Subjects and methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted on 3593 visually impaired children aged 6-14 years in Ho Chi Minh City from August 2023 to October 2023.


Results: The prevalence of anisometropia was 26.30%, with 23.60% showing a refractive difference between 1.00D and 3.00D. The rate of amblyopia was higher in all asymmetric refractions from 1.00D and above. Primary school children had a significantly lower prevalence of anisometropia (18.70%) compared to secondary school children (30.96%). The prevalence of unilateral refractive error was higher than that of bilateral refractive error.


Conclusions: The prevalence of anisometropia in visually impaired children aged 6–14 years in Ho Chi Minh City was 26.30%. There were statistically significant correlations between anisometropia and amblyopia, school level, and the laterality of refractive error.

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Anisometropia, visual impairment, Ho Chi Minh City.

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