W1: Introduction to Paediatric Optometry
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Discuss the prevalence of paediatric conditions in
the UK and globally
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What is the NICER study myopia -UK ?
Northern Ireland Childhood Errors of Refraction
Approx 1/5 teens (UK)
Myopia =2x more prev in UKchil over last 50 years
Prevalence of myopia in white children in UK similar to wc in other countries
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What is the NICER study myopia -UK
Northern Ireland Childhood Errors of Refraction
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Myopia most likely to occur btwn ages of 6-13
Children in this age group have a bigger increase in myopia (-0.23 D) year on year relative to those aged 12-20 (-0.10 D)
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High income vs Low income condition
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