Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Department of Ophthamology, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Research Article
Visual Disorders in Children with Congenital Ptosis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Amblyopia, Strabismus and Refractive Error
Author(s): Addisu Teshome*
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the rates, types and characteristics of visual disorders in children diagnosed with congenital ptosis.
Methods: An institution based cross sectional study was conducted for children with congenital ptosis aged 6 months to 16 years between October 2020 and September 2021 using an interviewer administered structured questionnaire. Data was collected including age at the time of presentation, sex, ethnicity, laterality and severity of ptosis and types of visual disorders. Statistical analysis was performed to determine any significant associations between the severity of congenital ptosis and the occurrence of visual disorders.
Results: We enrolled 63 children with congenital ptosis, mean age was 5.86 years (SD ± 4.3). The overall rate of visual disorders consis.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9570.25.16.997