REFRACTIVE MISTAKE BETWEEN CHILDREN MATURED 6 – 15 YEARS PLAYING VIDEO GAMES

Background: Refractive error is error in light focus by the eye and common reason for decreased clarity of vision. Unremedied refractive errors are very common in our society, so its on-time identification and treatment is necessary. Objective: This study aimed at determination of relation between various refractive errors and video games playing duration in children between 6 – 15 years of age. Design of study: It was a cross-sectional study. Patients & Methods: Hundred children were selected for study. Eye sight of all children was checked using distance Snellens vision clarity chart. Objective measurement of refractive error of patient’s eyes was taken alongwith subjective refraction in children with visual clarity less than 06/12 in one or both eyes. Demographic features and questions about their video games’ playing habits with its duration were asked from these children. Result: Out of 100 children, 18 were originating with refractive mistakes. Vision, hyperopia and astigmatism were found in 72.22%, 16.7% and 11.1% respectively. This learning demonstrated no effective association of refractive mistake by their custom of playing video playoffs. But, there was prominent connection among period of playing video games and refractive error. Conclusion: There is important relation between period of playing video games and refractive errors in children and this association wants additional exploration. Key words: Refractive errors, Video games, Visual perceptio