Cycloplegia and Refractive Status

Effect of Cycloplegia on the Refractive Status of Egyptian Children

Myopia is a public health problem, affecting the general population worldwide. The common modalities for correcting myopia include spectacles, contact lenses, and surgical procedures. Cycloplegic refraction is considered the gold standard for measuring refractive errors, especially in children. It has been well-established that generally myopia could be overestimated and hyperopia be underestimated if refraction was performed without cycloplegia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Myopia or Hyperopia or compound myopic astigmatism.
• Normal intra ocular pressure (IOP≤21 mmHg.
• Age > 2 years and < 10 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unwilling to participate in the study.
• Previous ocular surgery
• Any diagnosed ocular disease
• History of ocular trauma
• Irregular astigmatism on corneal topography.