DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sasjs.2024.v10i08.006

Pages: 933-938

Refractive errors are the most common causes of visual acuity reduction globally and are one of the main reasons for ophthalmology consultations. The aim of this study is to examine refractive errors in children aged 12 to 18 years at the secondary ophthalmology center of Ouelessebougou. This retrospective study was conducted from January 2020 to December 2022, including 130 patients seen at the center. Data analysis was performed using SPSS and Excel 2016 software. Decreased visual acuity was the most common reason for consultation (23.8%), while LCET was the most frequently associated ocular pathology (31.5%). The majority of our patients were mild myopes with a frequency of 45.4% in both right and left eyes. With correction, almost all patients (95.4%) achieved a visual acuity of 10/10 in both eyes. Optical correction yields excellent results with significantly improved visual acuity; early detection of refractive errors is essential to reduce the risk of amblyopia.