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  • 1 Management and Science University
MyJurnal

Abstract

The most common cause of visual impairment around the world is refractive error. Therefore, it is important to have reliable prevalence data and distribution of refractive error data from population-based surveys for planning on cost-effective programs. Thus, can reduces risk of visual impairment and blindness. The aim of this study is to report the baseline prevalence of refractive error among rural district area Lampuuk Beach community due to lack of population-based data on refractive error from Acheh. The visual acuity and refractive error were measured on 46 subjects within the age of 8 to 57 years old (mean age 32.89 ± 14.95). The spherical equivalent of the refractive error was calculated, and a descriptive data was analysed. Demographic data showed that there were 25% male and 21% female. The results show across all ages, higher incidence of emmetrope was found in 26% followed by combination 10%, hyperopia 8% and myopia 2%. Kids age group contributes the highest frequency of emmetrope which is 100% followed by teen and adolescent group which are 80% and 41.9% accordingly. In conclusion, the visual impairment was not caused by refractive error in rural district population of Lampuuk Beach, Acheh.