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Title: Prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis in school children of Karachi
Authors: Asma Wilayat Ali , Tuba Ali , Azam Ali , Mahnaz Naveed Shah , Adeel Sarfaraz , Rashid Baig , Khabir Ahmad
Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Publisher: Pakistan Medical Association.
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2010
Volume: 60
Issue: 5
Language: English
Abstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis in children in selected schools in Karachi, Pakistan.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in September and October 2008 as part of the School Eye Health Initiative launched by the Aga Khan University, Karachi and the Adamjee Eye Hospital, Karachi. Children in the selected schools underwent vision assessment and a slit lamp examination by an ophthalmologist. The main objective was to detect allergic conjunctivitis which was ascertained by the presence of papillae in the upper tarsal conjunctiva, redness of the eyes, and presence or history of itching and burning.
Result: A total of 818 children aged 5-19 years were examined. Of these, 19.2% (95% CI 16.5 % to 21.9%) had allergic conjunctivitis. There was a significant association between increasing age and allergic conjunctivitis (Odds ratio: 1.19, 95% CI: 1.12, 1.26; P
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