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Poor stereoacuity among children with poor literacy: Prevalence and associated factors
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Ponsonby, AL and Smith, K and Williamson, E and Bridge, D and Carmichael, A and Dwyer, T and Jacobs, A and Keeffe, J, Poor stereoacuity among children with poor literacy: Prevalence and associated factors, Optometry and Vision Science, 90, (1) pp. 75-83. ISSN 1040-5488 (2013) [Refereed Article]
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copyright 2013 American Academy of Optometry.
DOI: doi:10.1097/OPX.0b013e3182780dd0
Abstract
PURPOSE: Population-based studies on abnormal binocular vision and low literacy are rare. The aim is to determine the prevalence of poor stereoacuity among children with low literacy; to identify the characteristics associated with poor stereoacuity among children with low literacy; and to determine the agreement between poor stereoacuity as measured by graded stereocircles with a computerized assessment. METHODS: A total of 490 children attending primary school in the greater Hobart region, Tasmania, aged 7 to 14 years, with literacy results below the 10th percentile for Tasmanian students at grade 3 level of the NAPLAN (National Assessment Program in Literacy and Numeracy) testing completed a vision screen. Poor stereoacuity was defined as more than 100 seconds of arc as measured by Titmus stereocircles. RESULTS: The prevalence of poor stereoacuity was 16.8% (95% confidence interval [95% CI], 13.6 to 20.4%). Children with poor stereoacuity had a higher frequency of symptom report using the Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Survey. Factors associated with poor stereopsis were prematurity (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 2.19; 95% CI, 1.09 to 4.42) and bottom shuffling (AOR, 2.39; 95% CI, 1.17 to 4.88). Features associated with poor stereopsis included squint (AOR, 6.05; 95% CI, 3.02 to 12.12), migraine (AOR, 2.25; 95% CI, 1.05 to 4.83), and attention deficit disorder (AOR, 1.92; 95% CI, 1.01 to 3.65). CONCLUSIONS: In this low-literacy sample, one-sixth had low stereoacuity. The associations reported require further investigation.Copyright © 2013 American Academy of Optometry.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | educational status, stereopsis, Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Survey, child health |
| Research Division: | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences |
| Research Group: | Ophthalmology and optometry |
| Research Field: | Ophthalmology |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Public health (excl. specific population health) |
| Objective Field: | Public health (excl. specific population health) not elsewhere classified |
| UTAS Author: | Ponsonby, AL (Professor Anne Ponsonby) |
| UTAS Author: | Smith, K (Dr Kylie Smith) |
| UTAS Author: | Bridge, D (Dr Douglas Bridge) |
| UTAS Author: | Carmichael, A (Professor Allan Carmichael) |
| UTAS Author: | Dwyer, T (Professor Terry Dwyer) |
| ID Code: | 84475 |
| Year Published: | 2013 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 12 |
| Deposited By: | Menzies Institute for Medical Research |
| Deposited On: | 2013-05-15 |
| Last Modified: | 2014-04-17 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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