Analysis of The Appropriateness of Refractive Error Correction in Students of Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Soppeng
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Introduction: Refractive errors, causing many visual impairments and cases of blindness globally, impose a significant economic and academic burden, especially in children. Myopia, which often co-occurs with astigmatism, poses a challenge to vision correction and can cause symptoms such as asthenopia. While full vision correction reduces asthenopia. This study aimed to explore the appropriateness of vision correction in Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Soppeng students. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Soppeng from March to July 2024, involving 243 students selected through total sampling. Vision was measured using the Snellen chart, and the need for spectacle use (met-need, undermet-need, and unmet-need) was evaluated. Data were analyzed based on the impact of refractive error on need for correction, focusing on e-REC, REC and REC-Gap. Result: The study included 243 students, of whom 25.1% had significant refractive errors. Only 12.8% wore glasses, while 50.8% met the need for corrective lenses (REC). The unmet-need rate was 49.2%, and e-REC was 42.6%, indicating that a large proportion of the population was either not wearing glasses or using inappropriate correction. Conclusion: This study found that despite relatively low levels of met-need, undermet-need and unmet-need, REC and REC-gap values remained high. Effective eyewear fulfillment among MAN 1 Soppeng students needs to be improved.
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Harun, Andi Qonita; Amir, Suliati P; Mulyadi, Farah Ekawati; Akib, Marliyanti Nur Rahmah; Namirah, Hanna Aulia; Rahayu, Umi Budi, "Analysis of The Appropriateness of Refractive Error Correction in Students of Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Soppeng," Jurnal Kesehatan, vol. 18, no. 1, May. 2025.