Comparative study on astigmatic measured methods in children
- Author:
Thuy Thi Bich Vu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
astigmatism
- MeSH:
Eye Diseases;
child
- From:Journal of Medical Research
2000;11(1):50-56
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Study on 450 children with 900 astigmatic eyes by 3 methods (Autorefraction, Retinoscopy and Keratometry). The results are: astigmatism is a common refractive error which must be diagnosed accurately in power ans axis; there is close correlation between corneal and astigmatic eye; keratometry is a necessary method to assist objective refractive methods, on the other hand it is necessary to combine objective refractive methods with subjective methods in order define accurately astigmatism, especially in children
