THE METHODS OF ASSESSING VISUAL ACUITY IN CHILDREN IN COMMUNITY SETTING IN MALANG
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Assessment method, visual acuity, Lea numbers, Lea symbols, Mounted Ball
Abstract
Introduction & Objectives
Early visual acuity assessment in children is crucial for conducting early intervention to improve
their literation quality. The examination in children often experiences difficulties, thus appropriate
approach and method are needed. The objective of this examination is to measure visual acuity in
children using four different methods.
Methods
This observational-descriptive study with cross-sectional design was established based on secondary
data collected through community service setting in two orphanages in Malang. This study included
children with an age range from 0.5 year-old to 12 year-old. All children underwent visual acuity
examination using Lea numbers, Lea symbols, Ivory Ball, and Mounted Ball.
Results
A total of 57 children underwent visual acuity examination. The mean age of subjects was 5.9 (SD
3.05) year-old. The caretaker of the orphanage had been informed and consented about the
examination and data analysis. Among those children, 26 (45.6%) were examined with Lea numbers,
19 (33.3%) children with Lea symbols, 6 (10.5%) children with Ivory Ball, and 6 (10.5%) children
with Mounted Ball. The examination results were 33 (57.9%) children who had normal visual acuity,
14 (24.6%) children with mild visual impairment, 7 (12.3%) children with moderate visual
impairment, 1 (1.8%) child with severe visual impairment, and 1 (1.8%) child considered blind.
Conclusion
Lea numbers, Lea symbols, Ivory Ball, and Mounted Ball could be used effectively to measure
children visual acuity in community setting.
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