A comparison of manifest refractions, cycloplegic refractions and retinoscopy on the RMA-3000 autorefractometer in children aged 3 to 15 years

Figures & data

Table 1 Reasons for patients attending the Ophthalmology Department

Reason for visiting the doctor	Number (%) N = 142
headache	25 (17.5%)
Photophobia	3 (2.1%)
Foggy sight	4 (2.8%)
Dizziness	6 (4.2%)
Other symptoms	11 (7.7%)
More than one symptom	27 (19%)
Routine check	66 (46.5%)

Table 2 Patients’ demographics

Features	Number (%) N = 7
Age (years)
Mean (range)	8.61 (3–15)
Race
Caucasian	142 (100)
Sex
Male	49 (41.5)
Female	83 (58.5)
Mean weight (kg)	32.93 (SE ± 1.1)
Mean birth weight (kg)	3.1 (SE ± 0.3)
Mean height (cm)	128 (SE ± 2.13)
Mean birth height (cm)	45.24 (SE ± 0.26)