Current prescription and new correction
| Spectacles | SN (n=228) | LD (n=172) |
|---|---|---|
| No need | 123 (53.94%) | 90 (52.32%) |
| Own spectacles adequate | 50 (21.92%) | 37 (21.51%) |
| Own spectacles inadequate | 15 (6.57%); 15 for distance including 2 bifocals | 10 (5.81%); 9 for distance and 1 for near |
| 13 might benefit from new correction for distance and 2 for bifocals | All might benefit from new correction | |
| Not wearing any previous prescription and might benefit from new correction | 40 (17.5%) for distance; 2 bifocals | 35 (20.3%); includes 29 distance, 2 near and 4 bifocals |
| Total number of children who might benefit from new correction | 55 (24.1%) | 45 (26.2%) |
LD, learning disability; SN, special needs.