Introduction. Around half of the visually impaired population has uncorrected refractive errors (URE), and myopia constitutes a high proportion of them. URE should be screened and treated early to prevent long-term complications. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of myopia among all patients attending a pediatric outpatient clinic at Ohud Hospital in Medina, Saudi Arabia (KSA). Method. This study was conducted using a convenience sample of all patients attending the clinic (1500 patients) aged between 3 and 14 years, and they were enrolled in the study during the period from May 2017 until September 2017. Result. Of 1215 subjects, only 43 (3.54%) were diagnosed with myopia. Out of the study participants, 56.8% were female and the mean age was 9.7 +/- 3.6. Myopia was more prevalent in male participants than female participants (n = 525, 4%, n = 690, 3.1%, p = 0.5). Low myopia was the most common form among the screened individuals. The level of myopia was associated with the degree of the strabismus angle. Approximately 22% of patients with myopia had >25 degrees strabismus angle. There was a statistically significant association with both near work indoor and outdoor activities on weekends and the level of myopia. Conclusion. The prevalence of myopia among pediatrics patients in Medina is 3.54%. We hope that the results of this study will contribute to a better understanding of this public health issue in Saudi Arabia in order to implant a strict screening program for early detection and interventions to reduce the risk of further progression of visual impairment.
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King Saud bin Abdulaziz Univ Hlth Sci, NGHA, Dept Ophthalmol, Family Med,Div Sch Hlth, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaKing Saud bin Abdulaziz Univ Hlth Sci, NGHA, Dept Ophthalmol, Family Med,Div Sch Hlth, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Radboud Univ Nijmegen, Med Ctr, Dept Publ Hlth, Int Hlth Unit, NL-6500 HB Nijmegen, NetherlandsRadboud Univ Nijmegen, Med Ctr, Dept Publ Hlth, Int Hlth Unit, NL-6500 HB Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Tel Aviv Univ, Goldschleger Eye Res Inst, IL-53621 Tel Hashomer, IsraelTel Aviv Univ, Goldschleger Eye Res Inst, IL-53621 Tel Hashomer, Israel
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King Saud bin Abdulaziz Univ Hlth Sci, NGHA, Dept Ophthalmol, Family Med,Div Sch Hlth, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaKing Saud bin Abdulaziz Univ Hlth Sci, NGHA, Dept Ophthalmol, Family Med,Div Sch Hlth, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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