Visual Motor Integration of Schoolchildren with Different Levels of Myopia
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Visual Motor Integration of Schoolchildren with Different Levels of Myopia, ASMAA S.A. ABD EL-MAGEED, SAMIA A. ABD EL-RAHMAN and HOSSAM E. EL-DEMOHY
Abstract
Background: Myopia or near sightedness, is the most common refractive error of the eye, and it has become more prevalent in recent years. Visual Motor Integration (VMI) allows eyes and hands to work together in a smooth, organized and efficient way. The purpose of this study was to compare between VMI of schoolchildren with moderate and those with high degrees of myopia.
Patients and Method: Ninety seven myopic physically healthy schoolchildren of both sexes participated in this study. Their ages ranged from 6 to 10 years. They were classified according to the degree of myopia into Group 1 with moderate myopia (43 children) and Group II with high myopia (54 children). Degree of myopia was measured by optometrist via auto-refractive device. Assessment of VMI was performed by the researcher via using Bruininks-Oseretsky test of motor proficiency. Measurements were performed for all children during wearing their corrective glasses as well as without wearing them.
Results: There was a significant difference between the two groups whether the children were wearing their glasses or not (p=0.001).
Conclusion: Degree of myopia significantly affects the VMI of schoolchildren aged from 6 to 10 years.