Authors : Naheed Akhtar, Anam Khalid, Uzma Firdaus
DOI : 10.18231/j.ijooo.2019.058
Volume : 5
Issue : 4
Year : 2019
Page No : 256-258
Objective: To find out prevalence and profile of ocular morbidity in Down Syndrome children in a district
early intervention centre of a tertiary centre.
Study Design: A retrospective cross sectional study was conducted in DEIC of JNMCH, AMU, for a
period of 2 1
2 years (March’ 17 – Aug’ 19).
Materials and Methods: Complete ophthalmological workup was done for 55 patients of down syndrome
in (0-16 years) age group.
Result: Prevalence of ocular morbidity was 61.81% Peak prevalence (100%) was found in (13-16 years)
age group Refractive error was commonest morbidity (30 %) followed by Strabismus (21%).
Conclusion: Refractive error was the common est ocular morbidity Screening and early intervention in
Down syndrome patients is utmost important because of high prevalence of ocular disorders.
Keywords: Down syndrome, Screening.