%0 Journal Article
%T Study of Refractive Needs in School Children: Case of a Private Eye Care Structure in Bamako
%A Konat&#233
%A Daouda
%A Sall Fatou
%A Yattara Maimouna
%A Mariko Br&#233
%A hima
%A Sogoba Sanata
%A Demb&#233
%A l&#233
%A Lucienne
%A Doumbia Daouda
%A Traor&#233
%A Abdramane
%A Camara Claude Oumar Bernard
%A Kouma Aminata
%A Keita Koniba
%A Napo Abdoulaye
%A Sylla Fatoumata
%A Traor&#233
%A Lamine
%J Open Journal of Ophthalmology
%P 18-24
%@ 2165-7416
%D 2025
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojoph.2025.151004
%X <b>Introduction: </b>Refractive errors in school children continue to receive less attention and priority in many developing countries. Refractive errors can be a source of poor vision and disinterest in school. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of ametropia in school children. <b>Materials and Methods: </b>This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out at the International Ophthalmology Center of Mali covering the period from January 1 to June 30, 2024, involving all school children. <b>Results: </b>A total of 207 children out of 702 school children received during the study period presented refractive errors. The most affected age group was 16 - 20 years old, with an average age of 16.95 years. The female sex was the majority, with 77.2% compared to 22.2% for the male sex. The main reasons for consultation were visual fatigue (36.2%) and tearing (20.2%). Hyperopia astigmatism was the most common refractive error, with a frequency of 62.3%. Low ametropia (&lt;3 diopters) was dominant. <b>Discussions: </b>The management of refractive errors in school children is a major factor in their educational success. <b>Conclusion: </b>Early detection and management of refractive needs in school children can be key elements allowing them to be more efficient in daily activities.
%K Children
%K Refractive Errors
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=140570