A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF IQ LEVELS IN MYOPIC CHILDREN WITH NON-MYOPIC CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGE GROUP OF 8-15 YEARS

Abstract

Introduction: In Andhrapradesh state the prevalence of myopia is elevated with increasing age and it is more in the urban area. Myopia is increased in highly intelligent population as compared to the general population. Materials & Methods: This is a comparative study of Intelligent Quotient levels in myopic students in the age group of 08-15 years. The study was conducted in (n=300) aged between 08-15 years. Case group involves 50 students, those were already diagnosed as myopic were selected and 50 students of same age group were considered as control. Results: Intelligent Quotient levels of myopic students were statistically significantly higher than the non-myopic students.