Refractive Errors and Learning Achievement: A Cross-Sectional Study on Elementary School Students

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10.2991/978-94-6463-354-2_17How to use a DOI?

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Refractive Errors; Learning Achievement; Elementary Students

Abstract

Refractive errors are an imbalance in the eye’s visual system, resulting in blurred vision. If not properly addressed, it can have a negative impact on the intellectual development of children and their learning process. This study aims to determine the relationship between refractive errors and the learning achievement of elementary school students. The research used a cross-sectional design with a sample size of 83 students from SD Inpres Bangkala III, Manggala District, Makassar City, Indonesia. A chi-square statistical test was used in this study. The results showed that out of 83 students, 14 (16.9%) had refractive errors. Based on the status of refractive errors, it was found that 7 (50%) students had myopia, and 7 (50%) students had astigmatism. There was no significant relationship existed between emmetropia and ametropia status and learning achievement. However, among the students with refractive errors, 14 students had relatively lower learning achievements, with 12 (85.7%) having sufficient achievements and 2 (14.3%) having good achievements. There was no significant relationship between myopia and astigmatism status with emmetropia concerning learning achievement. Therefore, routine screening at school age should be conducted to detect refractive errors early. Schools are expected to pay attention to students’ eye health, especially those who have difficulty seeing while reading or learning, and the role of parents play a crucial role in monitoring their daily activities that may affect their vision.

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AU  - Irwandi Rachman
AU  - Andi Sengngeng Relle
AU  - Sasmita Tahir
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/01/25
TI  - Refractive Errors and Learning Achievement: A Cross-Sectional Study on Elementary School Students
BT  - Proceedings of the Second Makassar International Conference on Sports Science and Health (MICSSH 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 119
EP  - 126
SN  - 2468-5739
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DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-354-2_17
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