Comparison of refractometric measurements obtained with a portable autorefractor and conventional methods of refraction in schoolchildren

Autores: Juliana Albano de Guimarães, Nilza Minguini, Keila Monteiro de Carvalho

Fonte: Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia

Ano: 2024

DOI: 10.37039/1982.8551.20240020

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Objective: To assess the performance of a portable autorefractor as refractor and screening tool for refractive errors in schoolchildren. Methods: Cross-sectional observational study. Refractometric measurements of children between 5 and 10 years old were obtained through four methods: 2WIN under non-cycloplegic conditions, and 2WIN, conventional autorefractor, and retinoscopy, under cycloplegic conditions. Correlations and agreement between the methods and accuracy of the portable autorefractor to define whether to prescribe glasses were assessed. Results: The mean age ± standard deviation was […]

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