Comp arison of c yclop legic refraction in ch i ldren w i th different iris c olou r cat eg ories: A cross- sec tio na l survey.

Objective: To compare the cycloplegic refraction in children with different iris colour categories and age groups.

Methods: The cross -sectional study was conducted from December 2 022 to June 2023 at the Eye Clinic of Sehat Medical Complex, Hanjarwal, Lahore, and Khizar Eye Centre, Lahore, Pakistan, and comprised hyperopic children aged 5-12 years of either gender. Data regarding age, gender, iris colour, auto -refraction and retinoscopy before and after cycloplegic refraction was collected using a structured proforma.