Open AccessThe impact of spectacle wear compliance on the visual function related quality of life of Omani students: A historical cohort study
Author(s) -
Rajiv Khandekar,
Urmi Gogri,
Saleh Al Harby
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
oman journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 0974-7842
pISSN - 0974-620X
DOI - 10.4103/0974-620x.122278
Subject(s) - medicine , cohort , spectacle , quality of life (healthcare) , confidence interval , cohort study , relative risk , physical therapy , optometry , nursing , economics , market economy
Eye screening and refractive services to students are part of a school health initiative in Oman. We evaluated the impact of the compliance of spectacle wear on the vision related quality of life (VFQ) among 12-13 years old and 15-16 years old Omani students with refractive error.