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Anthropometry, Amplitude of Accommodation, and Spherical Equivalent Refractive Error in a Nigerian Population
Joint Authors
Oghovwerha, Liticia
Iyamu, Eghosasere
Iyamu, Joy Edoghogho
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between anthropometry, amplitude of accommodation assessed by minus-lens to blur (AAPUB) and push-up to blur (AAMLB), and spherical equivalent refraction (SEQ).
Method.
A total of two hundred and one subjects aged between 17 and 70 years with mean age of 34.2±13.3 years, consisting of 93 males and 108 females were recruited for this study.
Anthropometric variables were measured with standard instruments like the free-standing rod for height, weighing balance for body weight, and body mass index (BMI) calculated.
The refractive error was measured by static retinoscopy and subjective refraction.
Result.
An inverse correlation was found between age, AAMLB and AAPUB (r=−0.84, −0.81, both P<0.0001).
BMI increased with age (r=0.32, P<0.0001).
There was an inverse correlation between BMI, AAPUB and AAMLB (r=−0.27, −0.25, both P<0.0001), respectively.
However, the association between SEQ and anthropometry was not significant (P>0.05).
The AAPUB and AAMLB decreased with age while BMI increased.
AAPUB and AAMLB decreased with BMI, but were not affected by the SEQ.
Conclusion.
BMI increased with age while AA measured by the two methods decreased with age, and BMI increased with decreasing AA.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Iyamu, Eghosasere& Iyamu, Joy Edoghogho& Oghovwerha, Liticia. 2012. Anthropometry, Amplitude of Accommodation, and Spherical Equivalent Refractive Error in a Nigerian Population. ISRN Ophthalmology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461245
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Iyamu, Eghosasere…[et al.]. Anthropometry, Amplitude of Accommodation, and Spherical Equivalent Refractive Error in a Nigerian Population. ISRN Ophthalmology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461245
American Medical Association (AMA)
Iyamu, Eghosasere& Iyamu, Joy Edoghogho& Oghovwerha, Liticia. Anthropometry, Amplitude of Accommodation, and Spherical Equivalent Refractive Error in a Nigerian Population. ISRN Ophthalmology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461245
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-461245