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A retrospective analysis of eye conditions among children attending St. John Eye Hospital, Hebron, Palestine

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Title
A retrospective analysis of eye conditions among children attending St. John Eye Hospital, Hebron, Palestine
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BMC Research Notes, April 2016
DOI 10.1186/s13104-016-2011-9
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Riyad G. Banayot

Abstract

Eye diseases are important causes of medical consultations, with the spectrum varying in different regions. This hospital-based descriptive study aimed to determine the profile of childhood eye conditions at St. John tertiary Eye hospital serving in Hebron, Palestine. Files of all new patients less than 16 years old who presented to St. John Eye Hospital-Hebron, Palestine between January 2013 and December 2013 were retrospectively reviewed. Age at presentation, sex, and clinical diagnosis were extracted from medical records. Data were stored and analyzed using Wizard data analysis version 1.6.0 by Evan Miller. The Chi square test was used to compare variables and a p value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. We evaluated the records of 1102 patients, with a female: male ratio of 1:1.1. Patients aged 0-5 years old were the largest group (40.2 %). Refractive errors were the most common ocular disorders seen (31.6 %), followed by conjunctival diseases (23.7 %) and strabismus and amblyopia (13.8 %). Refractive errors were recorded more frequently and statistically significant (p < 0.001) among (11-15) age group. Within the conjunctival diseases category, conjunctivitis and dry eyes was more prominent and statistically significant (p < 0.001) among the 6-10 year old age group. Within the strabismus and amblyopia category, convergent strabismus was more common and statistically significant among the youngest age group (0-5 years old). The most common causes of ocular morbidity are largely treatable or preventable. These results suggest the need for awareness campaigns and early intervention programs.

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Turkey 1 3%
Unknown 36 97%

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Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Bachelor 8 22%
Researcher 4 11%
Student > Master 4 11%
Student > Postgraduate 3 8%
Librarian 2 5%
Other 4 11%
Unknown 12 32%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 14 38%
Nursing and Health Professions 7 19%
Arts and Humanities 1 3%
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 1 3%
Psychology 1 3%
Other 1 3%
Unknown 12 32%
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